Ray tracing isn't available in the open beta or full game, but Blizzard Entertainment plans to add it sometime after release.
Players who complete objectives during the open beta will receive two Titles and a Beta Wolf Pack cosmetic in the full game.
Echo will no longer revert to their original form when duplicating Junkrat during RIP-Tire, while several bugs for Symmetra are also fixed.
There are five massive regions to explore, and the developer promises something new in every corner, from events to dungeons.
Development team members, including director Joe Shely, will discuss the Stronghold and Armor systems, and the upcoming open beta.
Those who pre-purchase the game get early access from March 17th to 19th. The Prologue and Act 1 will be playable during the beta.
Director Aaron Keller will get balance information out "on or before my next update," with big issues fixed before the mid-season patch.
The sequel also delivered the "highest quarterly figures for player numbers and hours played" yet with a "strong start" to player investment.
Mercy's Guardian Angel cooldown has increased while her healing has reduced. However, she gets a new passive ability and other changes.
New skins for Reaper, Moira and Junkrat are included in the Battle Pass with Amaterasu Kiriko when the new season launches February 7th.
Blizzard Entertainment's Rod Fergusson seems to be hinting that the action RPG's open beta date might be announced at IGN Fan Fest later this month.
Map Pools could return in the "far future," says game director Aaron Keller, though they would rotate faster, "potentially every week."
Antarctic Peninsula is the first new Control map since Busan was released in 2018. It has frozen caverns, penguins, and more.
Players can purchase Epic and Legendary skins from before the sequel's launch with Overwatch Credits at all times when Season 3 drops.
Season 3 will feature changes to matchmaking, Ranked play and much more when it goes live next week for all platforms.
There will also be a mid-season update to provide viewable progress towards a player's next Rank update in the user interface.
Next season to introduce a change to address the lack of rewards, though game director Aaron Keller assures this is only the "first step."
The Support hero's supposed Legendary skin is the first cosmetic to be revealed for Season 3, which could start next month.
The infamous off-tank should no longer be able to one-shot full-health heroes, while Orisa receives a nerf to survivability.
Blizzard is kicking off the Lunar New Year event for Overwatch 2, bringing with it cosmetic rewards and arcade brawls.
