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BlizzConline 2021 | Behind the Scenes of Overwatch 2 (New Maps, R.I.P. 2CP, Tank Rework Ideas, PvE, Story, New Designs, Sojourn gameplay, etc.)
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Really liked what I saw in that video, but this game ain't coming out until 2022 at least even if they didn't mention anything about a release date. :(
Which mean OW1 will probably continue to be the same as it has been since Echo released for another year at least. Balance updates and new loot for events, but that's basically it.
Which mean OW1 will probably continue to be the same as it has been since Echo released for another year at least. Balance updates and new loot for events, but that's basically it.
I had no idea people hated 2CP so much. I'm really out of touch with the community.
Don't think I will miss it much though because everything else sounds awesome!
Don't think I will miss it much though because everything else sounds awesome!
Have they made any comments on skins? I doubt it will change much but I would love to at least have more color control.
You never ask why everyone and their mother fucking HATE lunar colony and while maps like it were taken out of the competitive map queue? (lunar colony in particular, mind you I like a lot of 2CP maps).
They said yesterday they are carrying on with their plans to migrate the OW1 client to the OW2 client and keep the PVP community together. It's frankly the best possible approach for a sequel to a game like OW.
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My friends and I may be more scattered across platforms than we were with OW1 so I hope they decide to implement crossplay. Would be one of the last big multi games without it if not I think.
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100% agree with you. Crossplay NEEDS to be a thing in non-competitive modes. I understand that PC has an edge on console, but I still think it's okay in QP.
I have a PC but would much prefer to play on my XSX, but all of my friends have PC's.
The issue is you spend 15+ minutes just for a draw because of how stalling is so strong for defense
Crossplay for consoles in PvP is cool, but crossplay between PC and consoles needs to be PvE only
I don't like them much either, despite not playing competitive. The early chokepoint on each of these maps is just not fun to deal with as the Attack team, especially if the Defense team knows how to keep you there for a long time.
If they get rid of 2CP in OW2, I won't miss them, but that's a lot of maps that will go away though. Thankfully, they seem to be making a lot of new maps to compensate.
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They could also do PvP cross-play for PlayStation & PC if they allow for gyro aiming.
Overwatch 2: 55 New Details Revealed at BlizzCon 2021 - IGN
Overwatch 2 didn't get a release date, or word on a beta at BlizzCon 2021 – but a behind-the-scenes panel revealed a huge number of new details.www.ign.com
Thanks!
Yeah there's not really anything here that alleviates my concerns. I'll keep an eye on it, but I can't see me coming back until it's been in the wild for a bit
I'm interested in the single player content. Hope it's a decent 10 plus hour campaign and repayable with different heros. I stopped playing the first because the matchmaking on PS4 like a year after release was some of the worst I'd seen. Half the time it would put you in a game where people had left and your team was getting stomped. People would just cycle in and out. I don't blame them either, who wants to play 2 minutes or less of a map 4 v 6 already getting stomped. I have no patience for that type of stuff, so I quit. Might jump back in for OW2 though when console population might be big again so matchmaking is better.
Gotta admit I wasn't really looking forward to OW2 PVE but this makes it look great, especially with those cinematics. Can understand why it was delayed as it's looking a lot bigger than I was originally expecting.
The passive healing that supports get sounds great for me as an Ana player. No more having to use my grenade to heal myself.
The passive healing that supports get sounds great for me as an Ana player. No more having to use my grenade to heal myself.
Oh you are right, they tend to blur together in my mind at this point......
Yes, if you don't care for PvE content(and already own OW1) you're already set to go when OW2 launches.
They are essentially skins so yeah "Overwatch 1" players will see them they will be upgraded to OV2 multiplayer. Essentially what you are paying for in OV2 is the PVE everything else they want the player base to carry over. The newer skins in general do look better than the original ones since they have had time to really nail the art style.
Pretty sure we're getting the updated looks as well as new skins. Doesn'tt make much sense to gate the looks of the characters when the client is being updated to the new engine anyway. That and PvP players imo will be the most likely to purchase new skins/loot boxes.
Yea, I'd assume they are just skins in the game. I still expect it to be PvP to be 1 thing and not OW1 player loading up OW1 and playing with OW2 players.
They already said that the new looks are exclusive to OW2 purchasers.
Hold on now, let's not go crazy chief. Lucio's dreads and Reaper's dreadful use of shoulder pads warrant criticism.
Maybe the designs but the execution is better if you look at the older ones in game you can tell which skins are more recent.
Oh definitely! The modeling has improved immensely. Even in the Rio cutscenes and gameplay we got a few years ago, I could tell then and there the facial rigs and stuff had been updated. Technologically, it's very impressive for what is essentially an add-on.
I don't think Blizzard has announced that some characters aren't getting a redesign. I think it's more likely that they haven't set it up yet for her.
Also I can't say I am a big fan of some of the redesigns, this tweet sums it up rather well.
She will be updated before the game releases. They haven't shown off half the rosters new looks yet.
For the characters they didn't show off new looks for specifically, they're keeping them in their OW1 looks. You could see this in older screens. In the same screenshots, Lucio and Tracer would have their new looks but McCree would not. I'm assuming everyone's gonna get a makeover, but they're staggering the reveals.
I just assumed they didn't update her design because she looked the same in the CG movie they did last year.
I think the meat and bones of PvE replayability will be hero missions, not the campaign. They even say as such in the documentary
OW1 won't be a thing anymore, you'll just get OW2 for free without the PvE and the old costumes will be just a skin. I don't think they're gonna paywall the newer looks.
I am almost certain that they've been confirmed to be paywalled
Question is if the new designs will be classified as a skin in the hero gallery
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Seems a little weird but I guess they had to shame f2p players into paying customers somehow.
I have no shame in admitting that I do like playing Hanamura and Anubis.
I guess? But like, you keep all your OW1 skins. I think the potential audience of those who want the new default skins but aren't really interested in PvE is really, really low.
Isn't that pretty much every active OW player? If PvE was a deal breaker you definitely wouldn't be playing OW.
Personally I'm not really interested in PvE, it looks better but still pretty boring so I have to see more, I might get it down the line if it's cheap, but I'd like to use some of those new skins.
Yeah, and I'm saying people in your position are rare. The new skins aren't that big of a change, so...it's more of a bonus for those who do buy the PvE addition