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Why Overwatch 2 is such a groundbreaking sequel

Overwatch 2 is coming only around four or so years from the original. While this seems odd and unique for Blizzard, Overwatch 2 is doing something more sequels should learn from.

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CorndogBurglar2389d ago

Like what? Creating new characters and maps for the same exact game and then charging $60 for it instead of just releasing a proper expansion for the existing game?

Magic_Spatula2389d ago

Exactly. Everything they showed could have just been an expansion. Nothing about it warrants a new full priced game. Story mode, co-op missions, and a perk system. All of that could have easily been add-on content, but Activsion Blizzard gotta get them sheep somehow.

FlyingFoxy2389d ago

Valve did the same thing with L4D2, that game basically could've been an expansion as well. They were quick enough to rush that out to make money.. and now that we actually want a new title in the series we hear nothing of it.

NoneYuh2389d ago

They didn’t even say if/what it will cost. The game has been out for 3 years and has released multiple events/characters and maps for free. So even if they charge $60 for this large story expansion then I don’t see the issue. Especially when pvp will be cross compatible so there isn’t a split up of the player base.

Salooh2389d ago (Edited 2389d ago )

They could of released this ''sequel'' 2 years ago. I lost my interest with this studio. I'm probably buying it since i still like overwatch, i will give them the benefit of the doubt but i highly doubt that my final impression will change, so my expectations of overwatch 3 is 0, they chose quantity over quality and i don't appreciate that.

spicelicka2389d ago

Not to mention a game that was already overpriced. Most games at $60 have a campaign, multiplayer mode, a lot more content, and graphics far superior.

DonDon30002386d ago

You know the price? How so?

CorndogBurglar2386d ago

Psychic powers. You should get some. They are useful.

DonDon30002386d ago (Edited 2386d ago )

@Cornball Sucker: Side Kick powers? Get behind me boy. You're delusional. It'll be $30 expansion for OW1 players, $40-60 for the noobs.

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KeenBean3452389d ago

The only reason they are letting players transfer over cosmetics is because the game isn't changing at all. Same art style and almost identical character models. It just looks like a $30 expansion that loads of games get (Warframe, Paladins, Fortnite, etc) that they will charge $60 for, nothing groundbreaking imo

Germaximus2389d ago

LOL Literally could have been done in a patch.

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Overwatch - Reach Heroic Heights in Reign of Talon - Season 2: Summit

The climb continues as a new Hero rises and the fight for a better future pushes Overwatch higher than ever.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Drops Must-Play Free FPS You Can Enjoy From Today

In 2023, developed by Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch 2 was released, which was basically a big, glorified update of the original game that launched in 2016. Now, it’s simply reverted to being called just Overwatch, which is probably for the best.

The second iteration of Overwatch was released on the original Nintendo Switch, and while it’s still an enjoyable game with cross-play/progression functions, it’s still lacking in terms of performance and visuals, compared to its PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S counterparts. Well, it was.

As of today, the second iteration of Overwatch is natively available on the Nintendo Switch 2, just in time for Season 2: Summit.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Overwatch will have increased resolution both in handheld and docked modes, enhanced textures and lighting, up to 60 frames-per second, improved audio and more.

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repsahj35d ago

Blizzard is readying a patch to address the issue that the game is still running in Switch 1 build and just 30 fps.

Neonridr34d ago

you'd think they'd test it before pushing it live, lol.

that being said, clearly it's not running as intended.

repsahj34d ago

They know it for sure. Maybe they didn't finish optimizing the game by the targeted release date. That's why they released the Switch 1 30fps version first. XD

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Overwatch Spotlight: The Reign of Talon Begins

Welcome to a new era. Follow the first fully-connected narrative arc in Overwatch history, play five new Heroes in Season 1, and enjoy expansive gameplay updates when Vendetta’s reign begins on Feb. 10.

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