For example, Game Director Aaron Keller said the team is looking at social systems like guilds and in-game tournaments to be eventually added to Overwatch 2. Keller also explained that the Blizzard team currently on Overwatch 2 is over three times as large as the one which shipped the first game. Even so, given that they are also working on the PvE component and many other things, they cannot quickly pump out new heroes. The other suggestion, in-game tournaments, is something that the team is starting to dig into more. Overwatch 2 is launching as a free-to-play early access game on October 4th for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch with cross-play and cross-progression functionality. Blizzard recently revealed that Overwatch 2 is also ditching loot boxes, while currencies will be transferred (with some limitations). In order to succeed with our new plan long-term, we’ve grown and restructured the team. We’re over three times the size we were at launch. We have big plans for the game, beyond new heroes, maps and game modes, and to accomplish these while still creating content for our seasons takes a lot resources and a lot of planning. For instance, we have several heroes deep into development. The season 2 hero is almost finished, and we’re in varied stages of playtesting for the next 3 heroes, 2 of which are supports!
