Overwatch 2 BlizzCon 2021 Panel Recap: New Maps, New Looks, and Teases From Behind-The-Scenes

It’s easy to forget that Overwatch is getting a sequel, especially as the BlizzCon 2021 opening ceremonies did not feature any presentation on the long awaited sequel. Thankfully though if you stuck around online and watched the Overwatch 2 Behind-The-Scenes panel presentation — you’ll definitely get some news and what Blizzard has in store for their follow up to the 2015 team-based first-person shooter that has won multiple game of the year awards.

Here’s the full panel to watch before we get to the rundown.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQy_JRqc5FQ

As for the highlights, here’s some of the big stuff that was presented by the Overwatch team thus far.

• Two new maps will be introduced in Overwatch 2 based on real life locations — New York City and Rome.
• A dynamic weather event system will be incorporated into the game, giving terrains challenging elements such as storms and blizzards.
• Hero Missions will be introduced into the game, giving objectives players can complete and finish at their pace.
• Character enhancements and talent tree can be used by players to upgrade and customize their characters of choice.

• Heroes such as McCree, Reaper, Pharah, and Widowmaker get new costumes and looks.
• Story content was teased for the game, as well as the upcoming new character Sojourn.

That’s pretty much the breakdown for Overwatch 2’s panel, and a release date has yet to be confirmed but the game will definitely not arrive this year.