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Overwatch: Classic limited-time event from Nov 12 - Dec 2

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    smoontjes
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    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

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    1. EmperorPenguin
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      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.

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  2. whs
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    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.

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