Developer Blizzard Entertainment shared the latest blog post on the official site of F2P hero shooter Overwatch 2. In it, the team updated players on the changes coming to hero releases, mythics, and overall gameplay updates.
Starting with the most important thing: heroes. Starting Season 10, all new heroes will be immediately unlocked when they launch. All existing heroes will also be unlocked for players. Players will no longer need to unlock heroes through the Battle Pass to be playable in all game modes. New players will still need to complete the first-time user experience to learn the ropes, though.
Season 10 will also introduce changes to how players earn, upgrade, and unlock Mythic hero skins through the new Mythic Shop. The team is also working on adding past Mythic skins to the shop. Seasonal Mythic hero skins will be available two seasons after their debut.
“The Mythic Shop will allow you to work towards past and current seasonal Mythic hero skins as you progress through the Premium Battle Pass. You get to decide how far into each Mythic skin you would like to build. So, for example, if you don’t want to fully unlock all of a skin’s color or model variations, you can spread your progression towards other Mythic hero skins.”
Yet another Season 10 addition is the option to earn coins as you progress through the Free and Premium tracks of the Battle Pass, making them easier and more consistent to earn. The overall number of coins you can earn for free will be 600 per season. Weekly challenges will be more flexible to fit with your playstyle, and they will now reward Battle Pass XP.
The Clash mode introduced at BlizzCon 2023 will make its debut this year with two accompanying maps. During Season 10, there will be a limited-time Clash trial on the new Hanaoka map. Overwatch 2 Season 11 will introduce Runasapi, the new Push map, and bring a reworked Colosseo.
Overwatch 2 is evolving every season, and your feedback is a huge part of that evolution. As we approach Season 10 and beyond, the team is committed to delivering a fun experience for everyone.
Stay tuned for another Developer Update closer to Season 10 that covers upcoming competitive and Defense Matrix updates including how we’re addressing disruptive player behavior, grouping restrictions and competitive, and player anonymity.
