Blizzard Entertainment put the spotlight on Overwatch 2 on Wednesday with a showcase that laid out the future of the team-based hero shooter. There are some big changes in store for Overwatch 2, including a new Perks system that will change how every hero in the game plays, a new core game mode with a new third-person view (yes, like Marvel Rivals), and two more heroes confirmed to launch in 2025. Of course, there are also plenty of new cosmetics and in-development features coming to Blizzard’s game.
For a recap of the biggest announcements from the Overwatch 2 Spotlight event, read on.
Perks add all-new abilities to existing hero kits like Ana’s Image: Blizzard Entertainment
Perks are new upgrades to each hero’s ability kit that unlock during the course of a game. According to lead gameplay designer Alec Dawson, perks are “the most significant innovation to core gameplay since Overwatch launched in 2016”
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