The highly anticipated upcoming season of Overwatch 2 is set to bring some exciting changes to the game, including the introduction of a new hero named Venture. What sets Venture apart from previous heroes is that he will be available for free to all players upon launch, a departure from the previous model of locking new heroes behind paywalls or progression.
This shift towards making new heroes accessible to all players extends to all previously released heroes as well. When season 10 kicks off in April, all heroes will be accessible to Overwatch 2 players at no additional cost, as reported by Polygon.
In addition to the introduction of Venture and the accessibility of all heroes, Microsoft Corp.’s Blizzard has also announced details about the Mythic Shop. This in-game shop will allow players to purchase previously exclusive Mythic skins, giving players the opportunity to work towards past and current seasonal Mythic hero skins as they progress through the Premium Battle Pass.
Players will also have the chance to earn Overwatch Coins, the game’s premium currency, through both the free and premium tracks of the battle pass, with an increased cap of 600 coins per season. Season 10 will also feature the introduction of the Clash game mode and the Hanaoka map, available for a limited-time trial with plans for the full Clash mode to launch later in the year with two maps.
These changes come in response to past complaints about Overwatch 2, including dissatisfaction with its free-to-play monetization model, concerns about game balance, and disappointment over the lack of promised PvE content. Some players view these recent changes as a refreshing return to the roots of the original Overwatch, which was launched in 2016.
The big question now is whether these changes will be enticing enough to bring players back to the game. With the introduction of a new hero, accessibility to all heroes, and exciting new features like the Clash game mode, Overwatch 2 season 10 is shaping up to be an exciting and promising update for fans of the game.
As we look forward to the launch of season 10, players are eager to see how these changes will impact the overall gameplay experience and whether they will address some of the concerns that have been raised in the past. Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – Overwatch 2 fans have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season.
