Overwatch Goes Forever: Blizzard Drops the 2 and Unveils a Narrative-Driven, Long-Term Update
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Blizzard renames Overwatch 2 to Overwatch, declaring it a 'forever game' with year-long narrative arcs, starting Season 1: The Reign of Talon on Feb 10, introducing ten new characters (five at launch), plus subroles, passives, and a comprehensive UI overhaul; the update ties in comics, shorts, and in-game content to a deeper world, while balancing and content pacing remain focus areas.
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