Overwatch 1 Coming to an End Pretty Soon
Overwatch had a pretty good run-time with the game making a big impact in the Esports industry. There was always something new to checkout with new skins, in-game sprays and cosmetics introduced along the way with each new Season. But soon the hype for the game died out with each proceeding season as players got tired of the repetitive nature of the game, unexplained bans for toxicity which lead to a controversy of its own, and Esports players being banned from the game for displays of toxicity according to the developers. Blizzard confirmed this news to Eurogamer in an interview yesterday. October 2 was the date given from what appears to be the perspective of users living in the Pacific Time Zone. So, depending upon the precise hours that the game servers finally go down, it could either be October 1 or even October 3 for people living in other regions of the world. But that’s not a problem. The death of Overwatch will bring forth life to Overwatch 2 as its servers will officially go live on October 4, Pacific Time. So, Overwatch 2 will be the only game in town. All players will be given the chance to preload Overwatch 2 ahead of the proper launch. Blizzard will make sure to guide players with the help of a launch checklist to ensure what Overwatch 1 players should do to prepare for the second game some time in the near future. When the game finally hits the shelves, Overwatch 1 players will be presented with the not-so-optional option to update the game to Overwatch 2. This puts a lot of players as well as Blizzard in an awkward position upsetting fans who wanted a sequel as well as those that were perfectly satisfied with the original game. It appears Overwatch 2 is going to ramp up the game with its faster-paced action-packed gameplay. The game has experienced an increase in speed with new characters like Sojourn exemplifying the enhanced pace of gameplay. But will this be a good thing or a bad thing? An accelerated pace of gameplay could mean that veteran players will have to readapt to a game setting and structure that they’ve been already accustomed to. Players will have to rethink strategy and sharpen their senses as they try to stay alive in the new 5v5 environment. Support characters have needed numerous tweaks over a beta period to make sure they’re a fit for Overwatch 2. There are a few changes made to the game this time around. Since the game is free to play and the global discrepancies created in regards to loot box gambling, players will be unable to purchase loot boxes this time around. Players will have to opt for a battle pass system in order to obtain new characters as well as in-game items. In addition, players will be given the option to purchase skins and cosmetic items through the in-game shop. Overwatch 2 will be free to play for the Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PC. So, are you excited about the upcoming Overwatch 2? Do you agree with Blizzard’s move to kill Overwatch 1 and replace it with Overwatch 2 instead of both coexisting within the same space? Let us know in the comments below. We upload daily on Appuals, so stay tuned for more. Till then, see you later and goodbye!
