OW2 developer update?

[Ijekiel-2635]

@Soul-14188

Blizzard decided to make a sequel and are draining the life out of the content we get in overwatch 1

Not really. What exactly are they draining? All they said was that they’re going to slow down content for OW to focus on OW2. They’re not siphoning content from OW1 to put into OW2. They’re just not making a lot of content for OW1.

@Soul-14188

We have no clue how long its going to last so i would say we are in the dark.

This is just disingenuous. We actually have a good idea of when OW2 will come out. As I’ve said previously, we just don’t know the specifics. Once again, that’s fine.

Anyway, from the looks of things (Blizz’s statements and the developers own words) OW2 seems to have been planned to launch for this year’s BlizzCon. The multiple leaks and Jeff’s own words in multiple interviews support this claim. If we’re being pessimistic, we can clock the release date so early - mid 2021. The problem I have is that corona has practically delayed everything.

@Kaedi-11739

There is no release date for Overwatch 2. Based on comments from Jeff during the Press Interview, it sounds like this game will still be in development by the time BlizzCon 2020 comes, which projects Overwatch 2 at a 2021 release.

(What a forum MVP thinks. He’s pretty reliable considering the fact that he organises a lot of information from the developers. What I’m saying is he’s one of the most knowledgable people here)

@Soul-14188

say we are in the dark.

We’re really not. We know a lot about what’s to come for OW2…

Here’s a quick recap of what we’ve been told:

@Kaedi-11739

Overwatch 2 Quick Fact List

About the release of Overwatch 2

• Overwatch 2 is considered a “sequel” game with all new features including a full-fledged PVE Story Mode and PVE Hero Missions Mode. The launch of Overwatch 2 will include new heroes, a new “core” gamemode called “Push”, and new maps.
• Consumers will be able to purchase Overwatch 2 seperately without owning Overwatch and can access content including the new PVP modes in Overwatch 2.
• Overwatch 1 players will still be able to access new heroes and the new PVP maps and modes (including Push), even if they do not purchase Overwatch 2.
• Overwatch 2 will have an updated graphics engine (and will apply to Overwatch 1).
• Heroes will have a new default skin appearance in Overwatch 2.
• There will be a new gameplay HUD to be more streamlined.
• Players who own a license to both Overwatch 1 and Overwatch 2 will be able to access their collected content (skins, emotes, sprays, etc.) on Overwatch 2.
• Both Overwatch 1 and Overwatch 2 will use the same shared game client when Overwatch 2 launches.
• There is no release date for Overwatch 2. Based on comments from Jeff during the Press Interview, it sounds like this game will still be in development by the time BlizzCon 2020 comes, which projects Overwatch 2 at a 2021 release.

New PVP modes, Heroes and Maps

• PUSH - Push is a new core PVP mode that combines elements from both Control and Escort. A netrual robot/omnic stands in the center of the primary route of a symmetrical map with teams spawning at each end. The teams will engage and attempt to gain control of the robot (similar to gaining control of a payload). The team that is in control of the robot will begin escorting that Robot until it reaches an obstacle on the primary route, where then the robot will start pushing it (this causes him to move slower). If the robot pushes past the halfway point between the center starting point and the final objective point, a forward spawn for that team unlocks. The robot will start to walk in the opposite direction if the opposing team takes control of the robot. If the robot reaches the center point of the map after a team has a forward spawn activated, that forward spawn will be closed. The team that can push forward the greater distance within 10 minutes or successfully pushes the robot to the end point of the opposite end of the map will win.
• New Maps - New Maps revealed include Gothenburg (Sweeden), Monte Carlo, Rio De Janeiro, and Toronto (Rio De Janeiro was one of the PVE maps but I believe this is going to be PVP map as well).
• New Heroes - It is confirmed multiple heroes will launch with the start of Overwatch 2. Sojourn is one of those new heroes.

PVE Modes

• Story Missions - The primary story mode will consist of 4 players working together to complete a series of objectives against computer controlled enemies (similar to the Overwatch Archives PVE missions). There will be item abilities that are picked up which can be used by any hero including manual turrets, grenades, shields, and health pods.
• Hero Missions - Hero Missions are designed to be deeply replayable similar to that of World Quests in World of Warcraft and will play on the existing PVP maps with variable objectives. Missions include holdouts, boss battles, and more. All heroes can be selected in all Hero Missions.
• In-Game Cinematics - Every Story Mission will include a cinematic intro and outro.
• Talent System - Players will be able to level up their heroes throughout the game and gain new and more powerful versions of their key abilities and ultimates (which are exclusive to PVE modes).

@Soul-14188

We deserve to know atleast when they think its going to be released.

How though? You can’t make guesses on when a game is going to be released when it isn’t close towards being finished. I’d rather they finish 95% of the game and then give us estimate dates. Anything less than 80% (of the game complete) is probably going to be innacurate anyway.