All about Overwatch 2: seasonal content, PvE, battle pass

“Monsieur, does this mean that Overwatch is back?“This word marked the end of the CGI trailer before almost three years announced the continuation of the competitive shooter Overwatch. We didn’t know at the time that these would be the last words and the game would go silent for a while. However, after a rather bleak stage in Overwatch 2 wakes up to life again. A big part of this was the recent PvP beta (see our preview) and the announcement two days ago that the game will be in preview on October 4th and is completely free to play.

Today marks yet another marketing/rebirth milestone within the so-called Reveal event. And what’s about “show“It really worked. Because if you’re wondering how the developers learned from the failure of the first part, then you should be interested in the following information.

Let’s start with the most important. The developers are already suffocating and promise that Overwatch 2 offers a stable and consistent supply of new content. We were told about the plans for the coming months after the release of the game.

On the day of its launch (i.e. October 4), the so-called. Season 1. She will offer 3 new characters (we know about Soujurn from the first beta, just released Junker Queen and still unknown support), 6 new cards (New York, Rome, Toronto, Monte Carlo, Rio and Portugal), 30 new skins, Battle Pass, Mythic Skin as well as new game mode (Push).

December 6 then it happens Season 2where are we waiting new hero (tank), new map30 more new skins, another battle pass as well as next mythic skin.

And in the next seasons, we are waiting for new heroes, maps, skins, battle passes, modes and more. PvE mode coming in 2023 so we won’t see it on release day.

However, with all this, the developers have made a commitment that we should expect a new season, and hence the load of new content. every 9 weeks. From this, we can conclude that the 3rd season will begin on February 7, 2023, and so on. In addition, we must see new heroes every other season.

Along with the promise of constant updates, there was more information about cosmetic items. Overwatch is, of course, a game that, especially now that it’s moving to a free-to-play model, should make money. This can only be achieved with the help of cosmetic items, so of course the developers are expanding all the possibilities.

It is argued that the most important change of all complete elimination of loot boxes. The loot box system will be replaced by two others – a battle pass and an in-game store.

However, specific details were not clearly presented to us. We only saw a dim snippet from the Battle Pass, and that was it. We can conclude that it will offer a Battle Pass 100 levels of rewards are now standardly divided into free for everyone and those for players who have bought a battle pass. At the same time, it will offer everything that we usually expect from loot boxes in the current version of the game. Skins, icons, emotes, as well as some news such as banners and trinkets for weapons.

Unfortunately, we did not know exactly what the prices would be. In Game virtual premium currency will be introduced, but how much it will cost – which means how much the Battle Pass will cost – and whether it will pay back your investment when it is completed is still a question. We also don’t know what the in-game store will offer. But apart from virtual currency, there is another candidate: Mythic Skins.

Together with everything, a completely new level of skins has been announced. These are very special skins on top of legendary skins and as you can see in the picture above they will obviously be released in at a relatively slow pace every season. But it shouldn’t matter because they will be different, like editability. We were easily shown only Mythic Skin Genji offerings, which we will probably see with the release of the game, see the picture below.

As part of all this, Blizzard is also attracting Overwatch 2 Viewpoint Pack. A €40 bundle that includes two legendary skins, the first season battle pass and the 2000 mentioned virtual currencies. However, the official PlayStation Blog does mention one in the package info list. potentially disturbing message, if it is true and not a mistake, because otherwise this information is missing everywhere. In particular, the battle pass should offer “pre-access to new heroes“. So is there a chance that the new heroes will be paid or will they be available earlier for those who invest in the game? Who knows.

And the latest news on cosmetics – Overwatch 2 will fully support cross-progression. If you, for example, played the first part on console and want to switch to PC or vice versa, or constantly switch from one platform to another, you should have no problems and you should have everything everywhere.

The second beta test was announced a few days ago, but now we have all the information we need, including the ability to register for the beta. And yes you must register for it even if we had access to the first beta.

In any case, the second beta will take place at the end of this month, namely on the 28th, not only on PC, but also also consoles with crossplay support. But if you haven’t made it to the beta, don’t despair. The developers plan to gradually invite more waves of people. But of course, the aforementioned paid Watchpoint package guarantees access to the beta. How else.

In any case, the content of the second beta will definitely be part of the second beta, but it will also be available now Junker Queen.

This is exactly the tank, which is mainly adapted for aggressive play. What proves, for example throwing polethanks to which you can pull the enemy to you, and then shoot him shotgunor higher ability Rampagewhich puts the Junker Queen in a bunch of enemies and gives everyone a Wounded status effect that should prevent hit enemies from healing (essentially another anti-nade like Ana’s).

Competitive matches should also undergo certain changes. Instead of a single number that will change after each match, each player will now be evaluated by the so-called. Skill Rating. This rating is updated every seven wins and you will be assigned one such skill rating, which will include five additional skill ratings.

That’s actually all the most important information. So what do you think of Overwatch 2?