Overwatch 2 is getting the WoW Classic treatment with a limited-time mode featuring the hero shooter's original 2016 lineup of 21 heroes, 12 maps, and 4 game modes

Nov. 11, 2024

Overwatch Classic will be available from November 12 to December 2

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“Expect heroes like Widowmaker to be a constant threat or be careful as you try to peak around corners as Hanzo’s Scatter Arrow can strike you before you can see it,” Blizzard says in a press release. “Junkrat and D.Va mains will need to watch out as their own weaponry can harm them. And you’ll be extra pressured to attack or defend the objectives as Symmetra’s teleporter will be able to transport players from their spawn directly back into the action. Finally, watch out for Mercy to swoop in after you make that stunning quintuple elimination as her Resurrect Ultimate will instantly revive all her fallen allies at once.”

Blizzard says Classic is decidedly distinct from itsexperiment to bring back 6v6 battles in Overwatch 2. It sounds like that’s being considered as a more permanent addition to the game, while this is just a fun li’l limited time event thing. However, Blizzard does say in its press release that it’s “not planning for this to be a single event” and “will be measuring player response to inform our future plans.”

Overwatch 2’s roguelike-esque mode has been so “incredibly popular” that Blizzard is supporting it for the 15% of players still jumping in.

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