Ever since Blizzcon, Overwatch 2 has been one of the hottest topics among gamers. The new story mode, the replayable co-op mode and the upgrades to the game engine will be discussed. But can Blizzard Entertainment use the current hype?
There is speculation about a possible release date. To make it short: we don’t know either. Overwatch 2 Game Director Jeff Kaplan said at Blizzcon 2019, “I have no idea. I don’t know.”, and “Give us time and let’s make a great game first. That’s more important to us than anything else. We don’t have a date in mind yet.”
Why even a sequel
Kaplan said on the Blizzcon stage that the team “wants to redefine what the word sequel means in the case of Overwatch 2.” Three years have passed since the release of Overwatch and the demands for new stories about the game have grown endlessly since then. The speculation is further fueled by the regular release of smaller news via social media – e.g. B. in the forums or through animated short films on the net.
The latest animated short “Zero Hour” is a lot clearer than its predecessors. The previous films, while always spectacular, felt a bit disjointed at times. Since experienced writers work at Blizzard Entertainment, we can expect a lot. We are sure that Overwatch 2 has the potential to be a top game.
PvP involves predecessors
Overwatch 2 players will be able to play alongside and against Overwatch 1 players. This is certainly one of the best Overwatch 2 news! It remains to be seen whether all graphical updates will also be accessible in the first part and whether Overwatch 2 players will have faster loading times. At the moment we know relatively little and we will probably have to be patient.
Will Overwatch 2 be backward compatible?
It was also announced that the cosmetic items from the original are compatible with Overwatch 2. We are particularly pleased about this news, especially since the computer game industry has been in the public eye for a long time (keyword loot boxes). However, one can still ask whether the backwards compatibility is a reaction from Blizzard Entertainment to the ongoing criticism of loot boxes or whether the feature was planned from the start. It is also unclear whether Overwatch 2 skins will be implemented and published for Part 1. While there’s talk of full backwards compatibility, we’ll have to wait and see if that’s confirmed.
Summarized
Overwatch 2 seems to add some novelty to the well-known mix. With fancy updates, new maps, and new story, Blizzard Entertainment has quite a burden on its shoulders. To meet the high expectations of the community, we agree with Jeff Kaplan: “Give us time and let’s make a great game first!”.
OVERWATCH 2 – A VISUAL EVOLUTION
Overwatch 2 takes the world and gameplay to a new level: the environments are more dynamic, the battles are more comprehensive, improved effects and shadows enrich the atmosphere in the game. You will be immersed in the story of Overwatch in gripping events. All heroes will get a completely new, even more detailed and authentic look in Overwatch 2.
The five best Overwatch skins
As really cool – so you could title the new Overwatch skins. Because Blizzard Entertainment has really put a lot of effort this time and gifted the community with new cosmetics.
The OverwatchEcent Archives is in full swing. And once again, it takes us back to the original Overwatch team that used to fight in the streets of King’s Row against the rebellion started by the Null Sector. We also remember eight years ago when we took control of Blackwatch, a terrorist organization bent on destruction. But besides all the nostalgia, there’s something else that makes this event: the Archives skins. Here comes the top 5 of the best Cosmetics.
5th Place: Zarya’s “Workout.”
Giving us a bit of workout reality is Zarya’s “Workout” skin at #5. At a young age, Zarya identified a lot with athletics and here she shows that she’s a tough woman. But we honestly expected something more from the professional weightlifter. Still, the skin turned out quite nice.
4th Place: Roadhog’s “Militia” Look
Blizzard has done a good job of mixing the scout and military outfits, so Roadhog’s “Militia” skin lands in 4th place. We especially love the patches attached to the dungarees, but this skin isn’t as colorful and fancy as, say, other skins in the ranking. For that, it gets a solid 4th place.
3rd place: Junkrats “King Jamison
Majestic and bold in 3rd place is Junkat’s “King Jamison” skin. After being banished from Junkertown by the queen, he’s back and presents himself as a real eye-catcher that the queen would be jealous of. We were taken with the golden leg, but so much potential was lost with the rather plain shirt. That’s why Junkrat only makes it to number 3.
2nd place: Pharah’s “Aviator” style
Lieutenant Fareeha “Pharah” comes flying in at number two, in a stunning look that should wow anyone. The aviator sunglasses plus jetpack give her a thematically badass appearance that still makes her look cool and beautiful.
1st Place: Ana’s “Sniper” Skin.
Ana breathes new life into us with her “Sniper” skin and is unrivaled our No. 1 spot. During the Omnic crisis in her earlier years, Ana slayed the Omnics in this color stunning outfit. Her red scarf, headset and many other smaller accessories add the finishing touches to the skin that have us excited.
We’re excited to see when and with which skins Blizzard will wow us again. For more info on Overwatch and everything else about the world of Esports and gaming, check out Early Game.
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