Overwatch 2 updated roadmap: Characters, reworks & story changes after PvE cancellation
Blizzard has revealed an updated Overwatch 2 roadmap for all the new content coming in Seasons 5, 6, & 7.
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While the Overwatch 2 devs recently revealed that the main PvE elements teased at Blizzcon 2019 have been cancelled, they did deliver a huge amount of news on future updates coming to OW2.
Providing a look ahead to the next three major patches in Seasons 5, 6 & 7, Blizzard has given Overwatch 2 fans a huge amount to get excited about.
With the roadmap featuring new characters, reworks, and story missions, let's check out everything the next three seasons have on offer for the community.
Overwatch 2 reveals content roadmap for Seasons 5, 6, and 7
The Overwatch 2 roadmap gives the community complete clarification of all the major changes and additions coming in the next three seasons. Here's everything you can expect:
Overwatch Season 5 update
- Questwatch - A new limited-time event
- Mischief & Magic
- Cinematic Reveal
- Summer Games
- 5v5 Mini Comp Season
- On Fire Returns
- Creator Workshop Mode
Overwatch Season 6 update
- Story Missions
- New Support Hero
- Flashpoint
- Hero Mastery
- Firing Range
- Player Progression System
- Overwatch Anniversary
Overwatch Season 7 update
- New Tank Hero
- New Collaboration Event
- New Control Map
- New Winter Event
- New Hero Mastery Missions
- Roadhog Rework
- Fan Favourite Modes Return
- Cinematic Debuts
- Competitive Mystery Heroes Returns
- Lore Codea
- Sombra Rework
When will each Overwatch 2 Season release?
For now, Blizzard hasn't revealed the specific release dates for Season 6 or 7, but they did mention that everything in the roadmap is planned for 2023.
As for Season 5, that's expected to go live in mid-June, so OW2 fans won't have to wait long before a huge amount of new content is delivered.
So, there you have it, that's everything you can expect in Overwatch 2 Season 5, 6, & 7. Now, it's just a case of waiting for all the exciting additions to go live.
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