Blizzard will no longer be holding public tests for Overwatch 2, so fans will have to wait for its October release to see the game's latest new hero.
Two Overwatch 2 beta tests were held earlier this year, allowing players to try out Overwatch 2's new Push game mode and the 5v5 overhaul. But it will be a few more months before fans can return, with Overwatch VP and Chief Commercial Officer Jon Spector announcing the end of the beta calendar.
"Today marks just two months since Overwatch 2 launched," Spector said in a tweet (opens in a new tab). "We know players are eager to dive in and have seen questions about the possibility of a third public beta. While we continue to test OW2 internally on a daily basis, we are not planning any additional public betas."
"With all the valuable feedback we received from our alpha tests and our two public beta tests, we will focus our efforts on releasing the best possible game on October 4."
A colorful cast that grows fast.
(*two*)Some members of the Overwatch community have speculated that a third beta is on the way, hoping that Blizzard will take the opportunity to reveal the sequel's latest new hero. Sojourn showed up before the first public test, while Junker Queen showed up shortly before the second. But we have yet to see much of the addition of Overwatch 2's third roster.
Some jokes were made. Overwatch 2's release date trailer (opens in a new tab) briefly showed a ghostly blue fox hopping across a map, while Blizzard hinted that the unnamed character was somehow related to a fox during the moments. end of the second beta version. Blizzard has also confirmed that he will be a support hero and will be available to play from day one. His name or the abilities they offer remain a mystery.
Blizzard is likely to reveal the new hero in the coming weeks, as it's building hype ahead of release. Still, dedicated fans won't get a chance to play the character until the full game is in their hands.
He is not the only mystery character to come. As part of the new Overwatch 2 Battle Pass system, new seasons of content will be released every nine weeks. Each update will introduce new cosmetics and playable content, including maps and heroes. So far, we know that the first three seasons, which will last until February of next year, will each introduce a new hero.
For now, players may want to care more about Overwatch 2's monetization system. Although the game is set to ditch appearance crates in favor of a rotating cosmetic shop, recent price suggestions have spooked players. fans. It won't be long before all the mysteries of Overwatch 2 are revealed.