Blizzard will delve into the future of player-versus-player modes in Overwatch and later this month. So far, most of what the publisher has revealed about the sequel has centered around the co-op and story sides.
Developers “invigorate the core Overwatch experience, ”according to Blizzard, with a new type of map called Push, more maps and“ major gameplay updates ”. stated in a brief developer update that the Overwatch and Overwatch League teams will broadcast two hours of PvP play with help from select content creators. The stream will take place on Twitch and YouTube on May 20 at 3 p.m. ET, and it will give fans a first look at some of the changes.
Keller said the team will discuss “some of the philosophies behind the upcoming changes. Overwatch 2‘s PvP. “He noted that everything shown on the livestream is still in development and a work in progress, so there is a chance that things will change sooner. Overwatch 2 is finally released, probable in 2022.
Blizzard will have more to reveal about the future of PvP later this year. The team will also discuss details of the history of Overwatch development during a Reddit AMA on May 24, the game’s fifth anniversary.
Given Blizzard’s ambitious plan to maintain parity between the PvP side of the sequel and the current game, most, if not all, of the changes shown in the stream will ultimately have an impact. Overwatch as well as. The publisher discussed a few possible PvP updates during BlizzConline in February, including passive abilities that all characters in each role (tank, damage, and support) will share. In any case, for the fans who have been mostly hungry new content and more details on Overwatch 2 while Blizzard has slowed development, the livestream seems to be a staple.
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