Overwatchfans are understandably impatient regarding anything Blizzard might have to share aboutOverwatch 2. With support ofOverwatchfaltering due toOverwatch 2’s ongoing development, fans can’t help but be anxious for the sequel’s arrival. That’s why when Blizzard advertised a “sneak peek” ofOverwatch2 within the pages of its upcomingThe Art of Overwatch Vol. 2hardcover, fans kept a close watch for its arrival. The hype appears to be exaggerated, however, asThe Art of Overwatch Vol. 2has underdelivered.
The Art of Overwatch Vol. 2officially released on December 28, with pre-orderers now beginning to receive their copies. One fan was kind enough to flip to theOverwatch 2"sneak peek" pages and upload photographs of them. What that includes are just two pages. The first is an article with short messages from theOverwatch 2developmentteam regarding the ideas behind the sequel. The second features concept art for Tracer and Widow fromOverwatch 2, two characters that have both previously been revealed.
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While the previously-shared concept art ofTracerand Widow are quite obviously disappointing to fans who have already been following Blizzard’sOverwatch 2announcements, the “Glimpse of Things to Come” article does have some interesting tidbits. For example, Blizzard initially didn’t plan to redesign characters forOverwatch 2. Reworking the characters allowed Blizzard to create more “sophisticated” designs, however, particularly with regards to outfit materials and hair.
Another detail touched on is Blizzard’s hope thatOverwatch 2will bring in a type of player that the originalOverwatchdidn’t. It mentions howOverwatchhas a number of fans who enjoy the game’s art, characters, and lore, but who don’t like competitive multiplayer games.Overwatch 2’s PvE modeswill offer a different way to play the game, pulling in some of these fans who found competitive multiplayer too intense.
That’s really the extent of Blizzard’s “sneak peek” ofOverwatch 2, which should capture why fans are disappointed.Overwatchplayerswanted a look at content previously unannounced, at the very least. Or, deeper down,Overwatchplayers wanted to be reminded that their patience will be rewarded. It may yet be, but not right now.
There are any number of reasons why Blizzard has chosen to hold back on sharing new details aboutOverwatch 2for the time being. Those reasons include its likely far-off release date, thecancellation of BlizzCon Onlinefor early 2022, and the negative sentiment surrounding Activision Blizzard due to allegations of gender discrimination and harassment that include CEO Bobby Kotick.Overwatch 2remains in development, though. A larger reveal will be forthcoming, eventually.
