
Overwatch 2 Finally Gets Major Changes and Innovation.
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Overwatch 2 Finally Gets Major Changes and Innovation
Remember when Overwatch 2 first launched? It felt more like Overwatch 1.5, with some tweaks and, unfortunately, more aggressive monetization. Many of us hoped Blizzard would recapture the magic of the original. Thankfully, it seems they’ve been listening.
Big Changes, Finally!
Over the past two years, Blizzard has made significant changes, even reverting some unpopular monetization practices. We’ve seen fun collaborations with popular franchises and even some nods to the old 6v6 format. But something still felt… missing.
It wasn’t just the fans feeling it. Blizzard knew it too. They are focusing in dismantling the protectiveness they had over their own creation. A new mode, Stadium, totally shakes up the gameplay. Here’s what makes it special:
Stadium mode lets you truly maximize each hero’s potential. Imagine a flying Reaper or a Cassidy with a super-charged Deadeye. It’s all about embracing the “hero fantasies”.
Perks System: Adding Depth to Every Match
Stadium isn’t the only big change. The new Perks system, already live in all modes, adds another layer of strategy:
A Player-First Mentality
Blizzard is also bringing back features and showing a renewed focus on player agency: