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Image: blizzard<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nwith Overwatch 2<\/em>‘s launch just a week away<\/span>, Blizzard spilled more details about what will be different in the free-to-play sequel, and it’s sounding rough. While returning players will have access to all of the game’s returning heroes, brand new players will have to play approximately 100 matches to unlock them all. A future worth fighting for, indeed.<\/p>\nThe information was revealed in a new blog post<\/span> that, among other things, goes in-depth on the \u201cfirst time user experience (FTUE)\u201d for overwatch<\/em>‘s long anticipated sequel. \u201cWe want FTUE to welcome players more gradually to Overwatch 2<\/em>, as we’ve seen consistent feedback from new players feeling overwhelmed by numerous game modes and heroes,\u201d Blizzard wrote. \u201cNew players begin with access to a limited set of game modes, heroes, and some other restrictions to onboard them more gradually.\u201d<\/p>\nNew players will have to win 50 quick play matches to unlock competitive mode, and complete roughly 100 matches to unlock all of Overwatch 1<\/em>‘s existing 32 heroes. In-game chat and other game modes, meanwhile, will \u201crapidly\u201d unlock in the early stage of onboarding. \u201cThis focused experience eases new players into the world of overwatch<\/em> by teaching them about different modes, rules, and other high-level aspects of the game in an approachable way,\u201d Blizzard wrote.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n
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Image: blizzard<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nQuick-play matches often last around 10 to 15 minutes. Not including queue times, that’s around 20 hours to unlock Tracer, Genji, and the rest of the crew. While the original overwatch<\/em> was $60, the new one is free-to-play, letting players grind to unlock the full roster, not unlike some fighting games. On the other hand, even at minimum wage, half a full-time work week is $145.<\/p>\n\n
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Image: blizzard with Overwatch 2‘s launch just a week away, Blizzard spilled more details about what will be different in the free-to-play sequel, and it’s sounding rough. While returning players will have access to all of the game’s returning heroes, brand new players will have to play approximately 100 matches to unlock them all. A …<\/p>\n
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