Journalist Andrew Reiner was able to question Jeff Kaplan on many issues about Overwatch on a broad and humorous level. Here is a summary of the new information that is being learned.
History
- The story of Overwatch 2 will take place one year after Winston's recall.
- Most heroes will be part of the story mode.
- Bastion will have an important role in history.
- We will know a lot more about Echo until Overwatch 2 is released.
- We'll probably never see the face behind Chopper's mask.
- Jeff Kaplan would like to see an animated feature film about Overwatch released.
- The developers believe that the license has good potential for a possible mobile game.
PVP mode
- All Overwatch heroes will be available on Overwatch 2
- Overwatch players will be able to play with those who own Overwatch 2 in PVP mode.
- The level acquired on Overwatch will be recognizable on Overwatch 2, but we will probably have to start from scratch.
- The developers are satisfied with the Role Queue and are working on improvements for it.
- They are trying to develop a system for customizing the communication wheel.
- They are considering implementing a Cross-Play system.
- Developers would like to implement console test servers but this would slow down the patch process.
- The developers have thought of a possible Battle Royale mode, and would like to offer new arcade modes for Overwatch 2.
- They are also testing different business models that could mark the end of lootboxes.
Others
- During its development, Sombra could hack into the convoy to move it forward on its own.
- According to Jeff Kaplan, if an Overwatch character were to join the Super Smash Bros Ultimate roster, Tracer would be his first choice.
- Conversely, Jeff would choose Link (The Legend Of Zelda) as a playable character in Overwatch from the roster of Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- There is a hidden easter-egg on Overwatch referring to Jeff Kaplan's quest design on World Of Warcraft.
- There are no vehicles planned in Overwatch 2
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