Activision Blizzard | Un futuro por el que vale la pena luchar: Overwatch® de Blizzard Entertainment 2 Llega a veinticinco millones de jugadores en los primeros diez días

The sequel to the team-based shooter sets a new Overwatch record, with peak daily players almost triple that of the original game through its first ten days

IRVINE, California.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Octubre. 14, 2022–
Overwatch 2, Blizzard Entertainment’s cross-platform and free-to-play team-based action game, has seen over twenty-five million heroes join the fight in the first ten days since its launch on Windows^® PC lejos Battle.net^®, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Uno, PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, y Nintendo Switch^™ consolas. The game has proven to be a global phenomenon, already achieving a daily player base spread near-even across EMEA, Asia, and the Américas that’s nearly triple the previous daily player peak from the original Overwatch.

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“The launch of Overwatch 2 has been such an important moment for Blizzard. We’re thrilled to bring new players from around the world into Overwatch’s vibrant universe while welcoming back the existing Blizzard community," dijo Mike Ybarra, presidente de Blizzard Entertainment. “This is only the beginning—there are so many possibilities to explore in the world of Overwatch, and we cannot wait for players to experience everything the team is building for the live game.”

The newest Support hero to join the roster, Está allá, has been a popular pick in matches so far, with players having successfully charged and unleashed her Kitsune Rush ultimate ability over two million times in the first week alone. Also new to Overwatch 2 is cross-platform progression, a new five-versus-five multiplayer format, six new maps, the new Push game mode, a new ping system, a redesigned competitive mode, updated appearances for every hero, numerous hero ability kit reworks, updated graphics and audio engines, y mucho más.

The launch is just the first step in the future of Overwatch. Overwatch 2 will receive regular seasonal updates, often including new heroes, maps, modos de juego, and cosmetics—read about it all at PlayOverwatch.com. Planned to begin rolling out next year, release plans will be announced at a later date for the game’s much-anticipated PvE mode.

A Thank You to Players

As a thank you to players for their enduring support, any player who logs in from Octubre 25 through to the end of Season One will receive an all-new Cursed Captain Reaper Legendary skin and a Health Pack Weapon Charm! Además, players can expect to earn double match XP on the following weekends:

• A partir de Octubre 21 en 11:00 a.m. PT, ending Octubre 24 en 11:00 a.m. PT
• A partir de Octubre 28 en 11:00 a.m. PT, ending Octubre 31 en 11:00 a.m. PT
• A partir de Noviembre 24 en 11:00 a.m. PT, ending Noviembre 28 en 11:00 a.m. PT

Sobre Overwatch 2

An optimistic vision of near-future Earth, Overwatch 2 is about a world worth fighting for, where super soldiers, scientists, cyborgs, and omnics clash for control of real-world-inspired locations from around the globe. Featuring 35 unique heroes—each armed with potent abilities and weaponry—battling across a variety of lively maps and locales, where players must work together and adapt to a variety of unique situations.

Overwatch 2 features a new in-game shop, a free batalla Pass for all players, and a purchasable Pase de batalla premium for each season. Both the free and paid batalla Pass tracks for Season One feature cyber punk-themed items such as skins, weapon charms, victory poses, highlight intros, sprays, player icons, and voice lines. The Season One Premium Battle Pass also includes a Mythic skin for Genji—a customizable new skin tier for Overwatch 2.

Media Assets:

– Overwatch 2 Logo: https://blizzard.gamespress.com/Overwatch-2#?tab=logos-3

– Screenshots: https://blizzard.gamespress.com/Overwatch-2-Launch

Sobre Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft, Hearthstone®, Overwatch®, el Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, and the multifranchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), una división de Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), es un desarrollador y editor de primer nivel de software de entretenimiento reconocido por crear algunos de los juegos más aclamados por la crítica de la industria.. Blizzard Entertainment track record includes twenty-three #1 juegos^* and multiple Game of the Year awards. El servicio de juegos en línea de la empresa, Battle.net^®, es uno de los más grandes del mundo, con millones de jugadores activos.

^*Ventas y / o descargas, basado en registros internos de la empresa e informes de distribuidores clave.

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Kevin ScarpatiSr. Global PR Manager, Overwatch

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Fuente: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.