The next season of Overwatch 2 will introduce a new hero called Venture, who will be available for free to all players at launch, marking a departure from the previous model of locking new heroes behind paywalls or progression.
This change also extends to all previously released heroes, who will now be accessible to Overwatch 2 players at no additional cost when Season 10 begins in April, Polygon reported.
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Microsoft Corp.‘S MSFT Blizzard’s announcement also includes details about the Mythic Shop, where players can purchase previously exclusive Mythic skins.
“The Mythic Shop will allow you to work on past and current seasonal Mythic Hero skins as you progress through the Premium Battle Pass,” Blizzard explained in a blog post. Players have the flexibility to choose which skin aspects they wish to unlock.
Additionally, players can now earn Overwatch Coins, the game’s premium currency, through both the free and premium Battle Pass tracks, with an increased limit of 600 coins per season.
Season 10 will also introduce the Clash game mode and the Hanaoka map, available for a limited-time trial, while the full Clash mode will launch later in the year with two maps.
Past complaints about Overwatch 2 have included dissatisfaction with its free-to-play monetization model, concerns about game balance, and disappointment with the lack of promised PvE content.
Some players see these recent changes as a refreshing return to the roots of the original Overwatch, which launched in 2016. But the real question is: will it be enticing enough to bring players back?
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