In the latest developer vlog, Jeff Kaplan discusses the Overwatch plans – will there be paid DLCs with heroes?
No Cash Cow – at least not for the heroes
Shortly before the end of the first beta phase of Overwatch, Blizzard released a new developer vlog. Game Director Jeff Kaplan explicitly addresses the topics that have been important to the community in recent weeks and have caused significant discussions. Many players suspected that Overwatch would become a “cash cow” demanding money for every new hero – but that is not the case!
Kaplan confirmed that new heroes and maps will not cost money after the game’s release. All players will automatically have access to them. However, he could not say how many heroes there would be and when the releases would start. “Currently, we are very satisfied with the 21 characters. They are well balanced and play wonderfully together.”
He then addressed smaller topics, such as various requested gameplay options. It will be possible in the future to turn off the game’s music and permanently disable the death cam. However, he emphasizes that the death cam’s job is not to “humiliate a player again”, but to provide “information about the enemy team that they otherwise wouldn’t have.” Another requested feature is to hear the sound of the game even when Overwatch is minimized. That is also in the works.
The scoring system will also be significantly revised, so that players who contribute as defenders to the team objective stand out more clearly – so far, only the attackers are rewarded here. Finally, they want to improve the “kill feed” so that players can quickly recognize which enemies are currently dead and which are alive, as this often gets lost in the heated battles, which is mainly critiqued by pro teams.
