Overwatch Dev Teasing New Events, Maps, Custom Games Browser for 2017

Tons of new updates in store for next year.

Posted By | On 22nd, Dec. 2016

In a recent “Year in Review” video for Blizzard’s Overwatch, director Jeff Kaplan discussed plans for 2017 and what players could look forward to for the future.

Along with more events, some which will be themed on holidays and others that will be more surprising, Kaplan said the new map Oasis was on track for release in early 2017. More maps are coming though they’re fairly experimental at this stage and new modes are also on the cards.

It’s worth noting that though more heroes are being designed, only one is looking “promising” and moving through the art design process. Doomfist, perhaps? As it stands, many of the heroes being created are prototypes and may never see release. Speaking of heroes, Blizzard is also looking into balancing Sombra, though it will wait to see how her overall usage and mastery pans out before testing out its tweaks.

In 2017, the team will look to update the communication wheel to support up to four emotes and voice lines at a time. A server browser for Custom Games is also being looked at and it seems an early version will arrive next year in the initial months.


Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

Predator: Hunting Grounds is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in Late 2024

Predator: Hunting Grounds is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in Late 2024

Developer IllFonic has taken over publishing for the title, with a new update next month and additional Predat...

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Freezes From Arc-Based Weapons and Stratagems

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Freezes From Arc-Based Weapons and Stratagems

The new patch ensures the Arc-12 Blitzer, Arc Thrower, and Tesla Tower will no longer cause players' games to ...

Like a Dragon, Judgment Developer is Seemingly Teasing an “Important Announcement” for Monday

Like a Dragon, Judgment Developer is Seemingly Teasing an “Important Announcement” for Monday

But Monday is April Fool's Day, so it could be a whole lot of nothing. Then again, it could be Judgment 3.

Princess Peach: Showtime! Beats Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin to Top Weekly Japanese Charts

Princess Peach: Showtime! Beats Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin to Top Weekly Japanese Charts

Princess Peach steals the spotlight from both massive, new open world action RPGs in the latest sales charts f...

Monster Hunter Wilds is Fully Open World, Capcom’s “Biggest Game by Far” – Rumour [UPDATE]

Monster Hunter Wilds is Fully Open World, Capcom’s “Biggest Game by Far” – Rumour [UPDATE]

UPDATE: Leaker Dusk Golem has said the screenshot of their supposed leaked details on Monster Hunter Wilds is...

Spyro 4 in Active Development Since January 2024 – Rumor

Spyro 4 in Active Development Since January 2024 – Rumor

YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh heard "whispers" of its development over the past few months, with some individuals a...