At the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, there was a big surprise for shooter fans. Overwatch 2 launches on October 4, and features a new tank hero and is even free to play.
The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 presented a new, detailed trailer for Overwatch 2. It included new insights into PvP multiplayer and important information about the release. This news should squash many of the biggest criticisms of the game.
Here you can see the latest trailer for Overwatch 2:
What you need to know:
- Overwatch 2 will release on October 4 as an early access title.
- Initially, only the PvP multiplayer will be playable.
- The PvP multiplayer will be free to play.
- It will be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
- Overwatch 2 will have cross-play.
- A new tank hero, Junker Queen, will also be available on October 4.
In the live show, there was also more information about the story of the new hero, Junker Queen. However, this likely belongs to the PvE part of the game that will not be released on October 4.
What has been complained about? Overwatch 2 has faced a lot of criticism in recent weeks. Many gamers feel that it hardly differs from the first part in multiplayer. They say it is more of a large patch than a true sequel.
Now that it is clear that the PvP multiplayer will be free to play, there are fewer reasons to complain. Because Overwatch 1 is still paid, the second part changes many details that together have a big impact. Players can now discover these changes hurdle-free in the free-to-play title on all relevant platforms.
Who is the new hero? Junker Queen is a character that fans have wanted for a long time. The brief glimpses from the trailer show that she can fight aggressively forward with 3 axes, in a whirlwind of blades similar to Orisa in the last beta. A look at her highlight intro also suggests that she can pull enemies towards her with this axe, similar to Roadhog.
In the press release from Activision Blizzard to investors, it is mentioned that Junker Queen will belong to the tank heroes. More information about Overwatch 2 is scheduled for June 16.
Here you can find everything else you need to know from Microsoft’s big event: Xbox & Bethesda Showcase 2022: All highlights and trailers in a summary for you to watch
