Overwatch 2 was at the center of a controversy last night. Blizzard wanted to address player concerns that the new heroes might pay.
Overwatch 2 release is fast approaching. Starting October 4th, a new chapter will begin for the band of heroes, which will be regularly joined by new playable characters. Only the ax has just fallen, there will be changes in its use and this already greatly displeases some regulars. Explanations.
Overwatch 2’s new heroes at the center of a controversy
The arrival of Overwatch 2 is accompanied by more or less significant changes. We now know on good authority that free-to-play will take over the now inevitable Battle Pass system, one free, the other paid. So that means new ways to unlock content, including skins, emotions and other cosmetic content… and the new characters? The news hit the community yesterday. A leak an official description actually mentioned a Premium Battle Pass that allows you to instantly unlock one of the new heroes called Kiriko.
The news quickly caused controversy on social media. Blizzard Vice President Jon Spector spoke specifically about the issue to reassure fans. Yes, Overwatch 2’s new heroes must be unlocked through a Battle Pass, but only one is free and open to all. ” We will release more information shortly before launch. “, he added. All’s well that ends well or almost. Even though they don’t have to pay a penny to play the new characters, players are divided on the subject.
In fact, some emphasize the fact that since they involve playing for a specific time and period, they will not necessarily be accessible to everyone. Someone who picked up the game along the way wouldn’t have the whole thing roster. Partially uncompetitive, it could also create imbalances to counter some other characters. To see how Blizzard will manage to respond to the fears of the Overwatch 2 community.
