Not too long ago, it was revealed thatOverwatch 2would be announced at BlizzCon 2019 and bring with it a new hero, a PvE-focused story mode, and a new multiplayer mode, according to “training documents” acquired by ESPN. One major detail was not immediately clarified, and that was whether or notOverwatch 2was a standalone sequel to the first game or some type of expansion.
Now, the same person at ESPN who has revealed these various details confirms thatOverwatch 2, as it has become more commonly known, is more of anOverwatch: Chapter 2– something likely more akin to the recent facelift underwent byFortnite. This should excite fans even more, as it may essentially be a brandnew approach to theOverwatchformula, especially in terms of game modes and maps.
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For example,Overwatch 2will include a four-player PvE story mission set in Rio De Janeiro. Lorewise, it’s known that Rio was a battlefield during the Omnic Crisis, in which the Overwatch took part and defeated the Omnics there. Thus far, it’s unknown if this location is only for aOverwatch 2PvE mission, or if it will also somehow feature in PvP as well. It’s also uncertain whether every PvE mission is somehow set in Rio or if each mission will have its own location.
Overwatch 2will also bring with it the first new game mode since the game released in beta back in 2015. Alongside the current Assault, Control, Escort, and Hybrid game modes, it will add a new mode called “Push,” which is set on a new map based on Toronto. Given thatOverwatch 2has yet to receive a release date, knowing there’s a new game mode and at least two newOverwatchmapsof some sort is a big reveal.
The new reveals haven’t ended there, though. ESPN also confirmed thatnewOWcharacter Echowould be shown off at BlizzCon 2019, as the first new hero to join the game inOverwatch 2. There was a rumor that there wouldn’t be any more new heroes forOverwatch, which is technically true assuming this is a full rebranding, but something that is also wrong, if this latest leak has anything to say. Regardless, fans should know for sure when BlizzCon 2019 arrives on July 09, 2025.
Overwatch 2is currently unannounced and has no release date.
