Overwatch 2‘s latest set of Beta patch notes target Tanks specifically. Earlier today on July 15, Blizzard published a brand new list of patch notes for Overwatch 2 over on the game’s official website (opens in new tab). This new patch seems to be aimed at Tank characters in particular, …
Read More »Overwatch 2 beta update will address Mercys controversial changes
Blizzard has confirmed that it’s making changes to Overwatch 2’s Mercy following fan feedback during the beta test. As we explained at the time the beta went live, fans over on the Overwatch and Mercy Mains subreddits complained that the healer now feels clunky and awkward to play (opens in …
Read More »Overwatch 2s Bastion can now super-jump to reach his own sniper nests
Overwatch 2 reworks Bastion to give him a new grenade option, and as of the latest beta version you can now use that grenade to super-jump into locations that would’ve previously been inaccessible for the character. The technique was discovered by content creator McMagicMarv, and you can see it in …
Read More »Overwatch 2 will replace Overwatch at launch, Blizzard confirms
When Overwatch 2 launches in October, it’ll be a “replacement for the current Live Service” in the first Overwatch. The development team at Blizzard behind Overwatch 2 recently held a Reddit ‘ask me anything’ session with the game’s community. When one player asked what the launch of Overwatch 2 in …
Read More »Overwatch 2 features an improved scoreboard – but not everyones happy about it
Overwatch 2 has an entirely new scoreboard, and some players are a little wary of the change. Just yesterday on April 26, Overwatch 2 kicked off its limited PvP beta on PC. Players delving into the new demo found out that the sequel has an entirely redesigned in-game scoreboard, as …
Read More »Overwatch 2 beta system requirements revealed
The system requirements for today’s Overwatch 2 beta have been revealed. The Overwatch 2 PVP beta starts today at 11:00 PT / 14:00 ET / 19:00 BST and will run until May 17. If you’re interested in taking part in the PC only event, you’re probably curious as to what …
Read More »More Overwatch, Warcraft, and Diablo news coming soon says Blizzard leader
Blizzard leader Mike Ybarra has said fans can expect to hear more on Overwatch, Warcraft, and Diablo “over the coming weeks.” In a tweet (opens in new tab), the Ybarra said: “Blizzard is a big studio and we have talented and growing teams supporting live games as well. Over the …
Read More »Overwatch 2 cuts PvP teams from six players to five
Overwatch 2 will cut PvP teams from six players to five, according to today’s livestream. During the Overwatch 2 PvP reveal event, game director Aaron Keller (who replaced Jeff Kaplan after he left Blizzard last month), made the announcement that there will only be five players per team. This means …
Read More »Blizzard wants Overwatch 2 “to be a true sequel” packed with hundreds of co-op missions, hero progression, and a cinematic story mode
Blizzard Entertainment wants to tear down the boundaries it erected around Overwatch so many years ago. With Overwatch 2, the studio is trying to widen the appeal of its arena shooter. It is engineering an ecosystem that is more accommodating to all players; your friends who don’t have the time …
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