With the recent developer update, the developers of Overwatch 2 announced exciting changes for unlocking heroes as well as mythical skins.
What has Blizzard announced for Overwatch 2? Let’s quickly go through the key points of the developer update from March 19, 2024:
- You no longer have to unlock heroes through the Battle Pass! Starting with Season 10, all heroes will be automatically unlocked for your selection as soon as they are released. This also applies retroactively to all existing heroes.
- There will be a new Mythical Shop where you can gradually unlock past and current mythical skins in Season 10 as you progress through the Premium Battle Pass. You will decide how to invest your progress into mythical skins.
- Coins will be easier to obtain with Season 10, as you will also receive them when following the free and premium paths of the Battle Pass. The amount of coins will increase from 540 to 600.
Mauga was also announced at the last BlizzCon for Overwatch 2:
What other information is there about the heroes? The developers explain that players will still need to complete the beginner’s player experience to unlock the heroes. Once the heroes from the hero selection of the first Overwatch are unlocked, all heroes from Overwatch 2 will also be available.
Furthermore, the devs reaffirmed that the DPS hero Venture, showcased at BlizzCon 2023, will make his debut in Season 10. According to the announcement in the developer update, you will of course be able to try him out immediately.
What else is coming with Season 10? The game mode Clash, also presented at BlizzCon 2023, will debut with two new maps, with the map Hanaoka being available in Season 10 and the map Runasapi in Season 11. Additionally, improvements are planned for the maps Dorado, Circuit Royal, Havana, and Numbani.
By the way: Just a few weeks ago, Blizzard fundamentally overhauled Overwatch 2. On February 12, 2024, we reported: Overwatch 2 – Starting tomorrow, you’ll be playing a different shooter – “The game is being revived”
