Overwatch 2 will be available through Early Access from October 4, which apparently also marks the end of the original.
In a AMA on Reddit some developers answered questions from fans and some interesting things came up. The team confirms that as soon as the sequel is released via Early Access, it will immediately replace the original.
What does the term ‘Early Access’ mean for Overwatch 2? Does this mean that on this day OW1 will be replaced by OW2’s PvP or will OW1 shut down once the game is out of Early Access?
We use the term Early Access to indicate that this is just the beginning of a lot of new things coming to the game. We’re launching with new heroes, maps and features, but more are coming each season – every 9 weeks. We recently released a roadmap detailing some of this content, with a new hero in Seasons 1 and 2 and a new map in Season 2. In addition, larger parts of the game that have always been part of the vision for OW2 will be released for the game as part of the live service, including the launch of the PvE campaign next year.
When OW2 launches on October 4, it will be a replacement for the current Live Service.
Overwatch 2 will therefore already appear as an update for the first part, instead of having to download the game in its entirety. It is noteworthy, however, that the story portion of the game will not appear until 2023, as that should be one of the major changes of the game. But maybe the extra wait is worth it.
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