Do label this as off-topic or noise or whatever but I don't think I've ever heard of such a relatively new game (8 years) that's received a "classic" version? Seems kinda peculiar lol, but I...
Do label this as off-topic or noise or whatever but I don't think I've ever heard of such a relatively new game (8 years) that's received a "classic" version? Seems kinda peculiar lol, but I imagine really good for the fans as I know Overwatch 1 is unavailable since 2 came out
I know that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare got a remaster 9 years after it came out, which served this purpose of a "classic mode" for that series. For Overwatch, I would say it feels warranted....
I know that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare got a remaster 9 years after it came out, which served this purpose of a "classic mode" for that series. For Overwatch, I would say it feels warranted. The game has changed a lot in those 8 years; the number of playable characters doubled and the abilities that many launch characters had were reworked entirely. Not to mention 5v5 instead of 6v6.
Trailer (I recommend watching the trailers for Overwatch 1 veterans) Blizzard is bringing Overwatch 1.0 into Overwatch 2 as a limited time event: Only heroes and maps available in the initial...
Trailer (I recommend watching the trailers for Overwatch 1 veterans)
Blizzard is bringing Overwatch 1.0 into Overwatch 2 as a limited time event:
Only heroes and maps available in the initial Overwatch release are available
Original balance, damage numbers, health pool, projectile sizes
Original skills, including Mercy group res, Hanzo's Scatter Arrow, D.Va self-damaging ultimate, Symmetra's teleporter
6v6 matchup. Team composition are not enforced
For the first few days, hero limits are also not enforced like the initial release. (6v6 Winston only is possible) Then later the one hero limit is enforced.
Players are locked to the original skins
What's known to change from the original game:
McCree is still Cassidy
Interrupted ultimate do partially refund the cost
Even though only original maps are present, the maps are presented as they are currently appearing in Overwatch 2
Gamemode rules from Overwatch 2 is used
This is still not replacing Overwatch 2 standard queue - the Classic event is available in the Event Hub and Arcade
Overwatch 2 is Free-to-Play to old and new players. It is also available to download on Steam and PC Game Pass.
Do label this as off-topic or noise or whatever but I don't think I've ever heard of such a relatively new game (8 years) that's received a "classic" version? Seems kinda peculiar lol, but I imagine really good for the fans as I know Overwatch 1 is unavailable since 2 came out
I know that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare got a remaster 9 years after it came out, which served this purpose of a "classic mode" for that series. For Overwatch, I would say it feels warranted. The game has changed a lot in those 8 years; the number of playable characters doubled and the abilities that many launch characters had were reworked entirely. Not to mention 5v5 instead of 6v6.
Trailer (I recommend watching the trailers for Overwatch 1 veterans)
Blizzard is bringing Overwatch 1.0 into Overwatch 2 as a limited time event:
What's known to change from the original game:
Overwatch 2 is Free-to-Play to old and new players. It is also available to download on Steam and PC Game Pass.