Overwatch 2’s fan-favorite characters have a brand-new look
Sleek new looks
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Overwatch 2is still a ways off butBlizzardEntertainment showed up briefly during theSummer Game Fest 2021kickoff event to share a new look at two of the iconic characters from the first Overwatch and how their appearance is changing in Overwatch 2.
Specifically, Sombra and Baptiste have new and improved looks that stay true to their prior designs, which you can check out in the gallery below.
Overwatch 2 is moving to a 5v5 gameplay setup, a change meant to improve balance, especially in regards to Tank characters and how they play on the field.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, thedevelopers are also excitedabout the possibility of introducing a ping system and cross-play between platforms.
Longtime Overwatch director Jeff Kaplanstepped downearlier this year, with Aaron Keller stepping into his role as game director on Overwatch 2.
No release date…this year
Activision-Blizzard has already confirmed that Overwatch 2 won’t be released at any point in 2021. Players will likely get more updates on the development of Overwatch 2 later in the year, though Blizzard has also stated that there won’t be an in-personBlizzCon 2021.
Instead, a digital event is being planned for sometime early next year, though details are still light at this time.
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Whenever Overwatch 2 does arrive, it’ll be available onXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC,PS5and PS4.
Samuel Tolbert is a freelance games journalist. His bylines can be found at Android Central, Windows Central, iMore and TechRadar.
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