Likewise, there will be new maps to play on. Teams will fight for control of the robot over the course of the map - but the team that pushes the robot furthest into the enemy base wins. For one, it’s adding a new gametype, “Push.” Push unfolds on a symmetrical map where “teams battle to take control of a robot that begins in a central location” and push it toward the enemy base. It’ll stay that way with Overwatch 2, but Blizzard is making some adjustments.

Of course, Overwatch is a competitive game. “As the story progresses, players will team up as different sets of heroes and fight to defend the world from the omnic forces of Null Sector, uncover the motives behind the robotic armies’ attacks, and come face-to-face with rising new threats around the globe,” Blizzard said in a news release. The story missions are “intense, high-stakes four-player missions,” according to Blizzard. Not only are these replayable modes with new challenges, but they will push along the Overwatch universe’s story - something players have wanted since the original game launched. Story missions are probably the most requested addition to Overwatch, adding permanent co-op modes like Overwatch’s Halloween Terror to Overwatch 2. Blizzard also said that all Overwatch cosmetics will transfer over to Overwatch 2. For its player-versus-player multiplayer, it won’t - Overwatch owners will receive all competitive updates and play side-by-side with Overwatch 2 players.

One of the more interesting parts is how this will impact Overwatch players. Multiplayer is sticking around, and players will be able to choose from a cast of at least 32 heroes. Of course, there are also the new co-op story missions, with new replayable hero missions featuring enemy factions to take on. There’s a lot changing, from visual upgrades to new maps and game modes. During BlizzCon 2019’s opening ceremony, Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan gave players a peek into Overwatch 2, which doesn’t currently have a release window or platforms. Specifically, it’s getting a sequel - and that means visual and gameplay updates for Blizzard Entertainment’s popular first-person shooter.

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