Overwatch 2: An in-depth look at the four elements that make this title so appealing!

Just before the release of "Overwatch 2! We will thoroughly introduce the appeal of this title in terms of four elements!

On October 5, 2022 (Wednesday), "Overwatch 2," for which the whole world has been eagerly waiting, will be released. It has been six years since the release of the previous "Overwatch" title, and this new Overwatch has evolved from the highly accomplished previous title into a new, more aggressive, and more casual Overwatch. In this article, we will introduce the appeal of "Overwatch 2" by dividing it into four elements.

Free to play! A game that can be enjoyed by newcomers and long-time players alike!

The previous "Overwatch" game was a buy-one-get-one-free type game, but "Overwatch 2" has made a major change to that stance and is now a free-to-play service. According to the developer, Blizzard Entertainmate, "Overwatch" has always been a game that emphasized "interaction" from the beginning, so the decision to offer the game free-to-play was a natural one. The game is designed so that everyone can participate and enjoy the game with friends and the community.

First, the game introduces a cross-play system and "cross-progression," a feature that allows the game to be played across different platforms, as was the case in the previous game. Cross-progression" is a feature that allows players to play the game on different hardware with the exact same account and progress. This title will be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, so people who want to play the game together but do not have the same hardware, or who want to move from a consumer console to a PC, can play the game as is even if they move to a different hardware. This title will allow people who want to play games together but do not have the same hardware or who want to move from a consumer console to a PC to play without worry.

In addition, the "route box" system of the previous title has been eliminated and a new "battle pass" system has been introduced. The Battle Pass system, which has been introduced in many games in recent years, allows players to obtain items by raising their tier (level), and all players will be able to unlock heroes and obtain some of the skins by raising their tier, so that the season's limited heroes will no longer be unavailable. This will allow everyone to enjoy the game equally.

In addition, the traditional in-game chat system has also been significantly changed.

In online competitive games, many people have quit the game because of taunting of the opposing team in text chat or mindless verbal abuse of their allies, but "Overwatch 2" will require the entry of a phone number when creating a player account, will discourage players who engage in dishonest or annoying behavior from creating sub-accounts, and will allow players to create their own sub-accounts within the game. The "Overwatch 2" system requires players to enter their phone number when creating a player account, discourages the creation of sub-accounts for players who engage in illegal or annoying behavior, and monitors annoying players by recording their abusive language in the game's voice chat. The game also introduces a "pin system," which allows players to send precise team-oriented instructions to each other without using voice chat, making it easier for players to coordinate with each other.

This is a feature that has been desired since the previous "Overwatch" title, and it should allow those who like the game but feel uncomfortable communicating via in-game voice chat in order to cooperate to play without worry.

The introduction of these three systems makes "Overwatch 2" a friendly and equal game for both new players and those who have played previous games well.

From 6vs6 to 5vs5. A more aggressive gaming experience.

That's not the only major change in Overwatch 2. The number of players has been changed from 6 vs. 6 to 5 vs. 5. In the previous game, there were two tanks, two damage players, and two support players, but in this game, there is one less tank, and the game is now played by five players: one tank, two damage players, and two support players. In addition, the tank's hero ability itself has been significantly adjusted and reworked. As a result, the role of the tank has been changed from just being in front and protecting allies from enemy attacks to a role that offers a variety of options, such as standing on the front lines and creating opportunities to defeat the enemy or getting into enemy lines and going on a rampage.

And it is not only the tank hero that has been adjusted and reworked. The so-called strong and weak characters have been reduced, and adjustments have been made so that any hero can enjoy the game. For example, in the previous "Overwatch" title, players were forced to change their team composition based on the compatibility of their opponent's heroes, such as using the "Cassady" skill to stop the "Tracer" from moving at a moment's notice, forcing them to choose an unfamiliar hero in order to win. In this game, however, players can now play the game with their favorite heroes and in the way they like to fight.

While the previous "Overwatch" game had more than enough heroes and game adjustments, "Overwatch 2" boldly reduces the number of players to provide a more aggressive game experience and adjusts the heroes significantly accordingly. The game has evolved into a completely different and more enjoyable experience than its predecessor.

Three new heroes bring new excitement to the competition!

Up to this point, we have talked about adjustments to existing heroes, but next, let us introduce the three new heroes that will be added to the game for this release. All heroes are attractive and will make the game more interesting.

The first one we will introduce is Sojourn, a woman who served in the past as a captain in Overwatch in a former war.

Her weapon, a damage roll, is a "railgun" with a powerful sub-fire that accumulates energy with each main shot and releases it all at once. The more accurate the shot, the more powerful the sub-fire, so this is a weapon for advanced players, but if she can master it, she will be a pillar of the team.

In addition, her legs are made of an exoskeleton with a rocket engine, which allows her to slide while dashing and jump while sliding, allowing her to fly high. This allows her to move quickly and take up positions in various places, making her a powerful character who can surprise the enemy behind the scenes or take control of the entire map.

Next up is the "Junker Queen," the princess of the "Junker Town" map.

With her punk look, huge axe, and shotgun, her role is that of a tank. She is a hero who aggressively moves forward and pushes forward to defeat her enemies.

Her skill, "Commanding Shout," has the ability to enhance her movement speed and heal herself and the allies around her as well. She is a character worthy of the name "Queen," as she pushes forward and boosts the team as a whole.

Lastly, we introduce the Japanese support hero, Chiriko.

She is a support hero who has inherited the powers of a miko (shrine maiden) and a ninja, and is capable not only of healing allies with her money, but also of damaging enemies with her kunai, making her an excellent offensive and defensive hero.

Her Ultimate Skill, "Kitsune Run," which summons a "fox-sama" that creates terrain that increases allies' attack power and movement speed, is also an interesting point for the Japanese.

These three heroes all share the same movement skills and other skills that make moving around worthwhile. This also shows the aggressiveness of this new game. The characters are ideal for understanding the new "Overwatch" game style, and we hope that you will be able to master them.

The introduction of a season system makes for a game that is evolving rapidly!

The "season system," which is often introduced in recent years in large competitive game titles, is a system in which each season is followed by a period of about two to three months, and major updates are introduced each time. The beauty of this system is that the game is always fresh, and "Overwatch 2" is no exception. However, the update plan is more carefully presented than in other games that use a seasonal system, making it easier to see how the game will change in the future.

This is the update plan through 2023: a season lasts nine weeks. The Battle Pass will be updated in 9 weeks as well, so it would be recommended to play hard and get skins and items during this period.

In addition, it has already been decided that one new tankroll hero will be added to Season 2, which will begin on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. It is a great pleasure for players to be given advance notice of which role heroes will be added in this way.

And in 2023, the long-awaited PvE mode (story mode) will be added. In the previous Overwatch game, only a PvP mode was offered, and the storyline was followed through videos, web novels, and comic books available on YouTube and the official website, but in this game, the world and story of Overwatch can be retold by up to four players.

The new Overwatch game will be a completely different and exciting experience from the PvP mode.

The previous Overwatch game has been loved by players for many years since its release in 2016, and this game promises to be loved even more than that with a careful update plan and a stable production environment using a season-based system, so players should be able to enjoy the game with even more peace of mind. The game will be released soon!

Release is just around the corner! You too can be a part of "Overwatch"!

The above is an introduction to the charms of "Overwatch 2" divided into four topics. As you can see from this article, the game is more fun and more secure than the previous "Overwatch" game, and it is clear that the existing "Overwatch" image has been destroyed and rebuilt as a new "Overwatch" game.

Overwatch 2" will be released on Wednesday, October 5. Take this opportunity to become a member of the Overwatch community!

• Overwatch 2" for Nintendo Switch to be downloaded in advance
• Overwatch 2 for PS4
• Overwatch 2 for PC

• Overwatch 2
• Compatibility: PS4/PS5/Nintendo Switch/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/Battle.net (PC)
• Genre: Competitive action, shooting
• Player: 1-10 players
• Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
• IARC 12+
• Online only / Cross-play, cross-progression supported

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