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gaming2 years ago

Overwatch 2 Winter Event Controversy: Rewards, Skins, and Bundle Issues Explained

Overwatch 2 producer Jared Neuss has defended the Winter Wonderland event pass rewards and pricing, stating that the $5 cost for 4 Legendary skins aligns with the holiday spirit. Neuss acknowledged player feedback and explained that the intention was to provide players with a choice of rewards during the event, but it remains to be seen if the fear of missing out (FOMO) will overshadow this benefit. Many players were disappointed as they expected to unlock all skins with the purchase of the event pass.

gaming2 years ago

"Overwatch 2 Producer Unveils Player Count Comparison with OW1"

Overwatch 2's Executive Producer, Jared Neuss, revealed that the game is doing "really well" in terms of active users, with a healthy mix of new and returning players. While exact figures were not shared, the move to a free-to-play model and release on Steam likely contributed to the game's success. The team is "really happy" with the game's population and engagement but aims to continue growing.

gaming2 years ago

Overwatch 2 Producer Acknowledges Competitive Changes and 6v6 Demands

Overwatch 2 Executive Producer Jared Neuss responded to demands for the return of 6v6 gameplay by stating that nostalgia is a powerful drug, implying that the team has no plans to revert back to 6v6. The switch to 5v5 with one tank in Overwatch 2 has been a topic of debate among players, with some preferring the team-focused gameplay of the original. However, players can still access a 6v6 mode in the Workshop to experience the previous gameplay style.

gaming2 years ago

Overwatch 2's PvE Mode Cancellation Sparks Disappointment Among Fans.

Blizzard has cancelled Overwatch 2's long-awaited PvE Hero Mode, citing the lack of progress and the effort required to deliver a "Blizzard-quality experience" as reasons for the decision. The game's executive producer, Jared Neuss, acknowledged the disappointment of fans and the difficulty of the decision, but assured players that there will still be new story-driven missions, co-op events, and single-player Hero Mastery missions in the game. The cancellation of the mode has sparked backlash from the community, prompting Neuss to respond on Twitter and promise more context in an upcoming blog post.

gaming2 years ago

Insights on Overwatch 2's upcoming cute support hero and PvE content release.

Overwatch 2 executive producer Jared Neuss has confirmed that the game will not be receiving weapon inspection animations anytime soon. While Neuss loves the idea of weapon inspection animations, it just currently isn’t a priority for the game. However, it’s still very possible for weapon inspection animations to come to Overwatch in the future, it just won’t be in the near future.

gaming2 years ago

Insider details on upcoming Overwatch 2 heroes and PvE content.

Overwatch 2 Executive Producer Jared Neuss has revealed that news on the game's long-awaited PvE story campaign will be coming "soon." Although the PvE campaign will be launching gradually across 2023 as part of OW2's seasonal model, a definitive release date is yet to be announced. Neuss teased that the time for the PvE content is closer than expected and that a new Seasonal roadmap for 2023 would be coming soon.