The Nintendo Swap eShop information channel has gone reside early with the reveal of Overwatch 2’s subsequent hero simply hours earlier than the beginning of BlizzCon.
Polygon and redditors reported the eShop spilled the beans on Mauga, Overwatch 2’s subsequent tank hero, who joins the roster of playable characters alongside Season 8 on December 5 following a sneak peek trial this weekend.
Blizzard is predicted to formally announce Mauga throughout BlizzCon, which kicks off right this moment. Take a look at IGN’s information on the way to watch BlizzCon 2023 for extra.
Mauga makes use of “risky” chainguns that may be fired both individually or in unison. One of many chainguns known as Gunny, the opposite Cha-Cha. Mauga’s Berserker passive skill grants him non permanent well being at any time when he offers vital injury.
Overwatch 2 has confirmed to be a controversial launch for Blizzard. It was the worst user-reviewed sport ever on Steam (it’s now the second-worst), with followers complaining about a variety of points, together with Blizzard’s resolution to exchange the premium Overwatch with the free-to-play Overwatch 2, the controversial resolution to cancel Overwatch 2’s long-awaited PvE Hero mode, and aggressive monetisation. Throughout a current monetary name, writer Activision Blizzard admitted Overwatch 2 engagement and participant funding was declining.
The stress is now on Blizzard to persuade Overwatch 2 gamers the sport is ready for larger and higher issues.
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