Overwatch may get crossovers sooner or later, in line with VP Jon Spector’s interview with Game Informer. Spector particularly referenced the Naruto collaboration with Fortnite and mentioned that these are issues the dev crew need to explore–but in a means that is sensible for Overwatch.

“We’ve seen some actually enjoyable examples on the market of video games working with different manufacturers or different video games,” Spector mentioned. “I’m a giant anime nerd myself. I believe it is tremendous cool after I see Naruto seem in Fortnite. I do not even play Fortnite, however that is superior. And as we take a look at the Overwatch 2 house, these are issues that we’re eager about exploring. If and after we do this, one among our key values is to do it in a means that appears like an incredible match for the Overwatch franchise.”

Blizzard will make Overwatch 2 free-to-play and new heroes shall be unlocked by way of battle cross. This could be accomplished instantly by buying the battle cross, or by way of the free route, grinding by way of the battle cross to tier 55. Blizzard has run into some controversy concerning the brand new hero unlock setup, and now will supply new hero Kiriko without cost to any gamers who already personal Overwatch 1.

Overwatch 2 will run on a nine-week seasonal mannequin, and every battle cross can have a singular theme. Overwatch will formally shut down on October 2, and Overwatch 2 will formally exchange it on October 4.