Overwatch 2

Blizzard’s currently in-beta hero shooter Overwatch 2 will have an impact on the 2016 original.

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The announcement was made during an Overwatch 2 development team Reddit AMA on June 22.

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Aaron Keller, the game’s director, was in attendance and answered a question about Early Access.

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The Reddit user inquired if Overwatch 2’s PvP will be “replaced” by Overwatch 2 or if the game would be shut down entirely.

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As Keller explained, “Early Access” refers to the beginning of many new features coming to the game.

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Season 2 will provide a new hero and a new map, as detailed in our newly revealed content roadmap.

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