Blizzard’s game launcher has been updated with new Overwatch 2 builds, giving players optimism that a playable version is on the way. Fans of the team-based hero shooter have been eagerly awaiting information about the sequel since it was first revealed in 2019. Since Blizzard unveiled Overwatch 2 with a cinematic teaser in 2019, there has been a lack of information on the sequel. Overwatch 2’s esports-approved team-based hero battles, as well as a campaign filled with cooperative play as players battle hordes of enemies throughout Overwatch’s ongoing storey of the ongoing war against the artificially intelligent Omnic threat, have sparked a new level of excitement for the sequel.
New characters and skills for current heroes will be included in Overwatch 2, making it an important part of the sequel. Some gamers believe they may be able to play the game sooner than planned due to recent upgrades made available through the game’s launcher. Overwatch 2’s devs have been hard at work on a new “Overwatch Demo 2 build 1.50.0.0.93186” in the Battle.net game launcher, according to Blizztrack. This has been confirmed by the Overwatch Cavalry Twitter account (via GameRant), as they continue to monitor Overwatch news.
In the absence of an official announcement from the developers, the news serves as a sign that the long-anticipated sequel is getting closer to its release. Recent months have seen an increase in rumours suggesting that Overwatch 2 may get new content in the near future. After signing a non-disclosure agreement, several Overwatch content developers were invited to “secret meetings” with Blizzard, which many presume was an inside look at an imminent Overwatch 2 beta.
Overwatch fans may rest easy, say some of the developers who attended the closed-door discussions, because whatever they witnessed absolutely restored the trust of those waiting for new Overwatch content. Overwatch has been around for more than five years now, with the initial 21 characters. With 32 heroes, an official esport League with 20 professional teams, and millions of followers across the world, the game has become a global phenomenon.
Even with the revelation that the 2022 Overwatch League season would be played on an early build of Overwatch 2, excitement for the sequel continues to rise. In preparation for the upcoming competitive Overwatch season, professional players may incorporate these new features into their training builds. The Overwatch 2 team appears to be preparing for a huge release, and fans are eager to see what they have in store.