Note: John Cena is not actually the new hero
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Season 6 is upon us and we are finally getting part of the promised PvE content. The season is packed with new content including 3 story missions, a co-op mission, new support hero, new core mode Flashpoint with 2 maps, hero mastery, and new player progression system among other things. Overwatch 2 will now be available on Steam without the need to use the Battle.net client.
Launch Countdown:
Aug 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Story Missions
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In Zero Hour, we saw the rogue Omnic group, Null Sector, invade Paris. It was thanks to Winston, Tracer, Mei, and a handful of other heroes that the city was saved from destruction. However, the global invasion has only just begun.
Null Sector is bringing utter destruction to every city and seems to have an ulterior motive to kidnap Omnics for an unknown purpose. It's up to the new Overwatch team to find out what their plans are and put a stop to them, but they'll need help from past allies and new faces alike if they hope to stand a chance.
In Overwatch 2: Invasion, you and your friends can take on three action-packed missions that take place in Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Gothenburg—massive maps with complex objectives, and an in-depth storyline that will guide you along the way. You'll fight against the intensified forces of Null Sector, who will continue to attack until you've completely dismantled them. Stay alert for challenging enemies that haven't been encountered before, such as the powerful Artillery and the deadly Stalkers.
The 3 story missions will be available to purchase for $15. You will not be able to use coins to purchase the missions. The following is what you get for $15.
- Access to the Overwatch 2: Invasion Story Missions, during the season and permanently after
- 1,000 Overwatch Coins (equal to the Premium Battle Pass, $10 USD value)
- A brand-new Sojourn Legendary skin ($19 USD value)
- Permanent access to Sojourn as a playable hero for new players: unlocked upon completing Story Mission challenges.
In addition to Story Missions, you'll be able to take part in a new bonus co-op mission on King's Row. Explore all-new areas of the King's Row map as you guide a well-armed TS-1 push bot on a mission to save Iggy and the rest of the Omnic Underworld from Null Sector. You'll face new objectives, along with new Null Sector enemies that may somehow feel familiar.
New Hero: Illari
New Core Game Mode: Flashpoint
Also launching with Overwatch 2: Invasion is Flashpoint: a whole new PVP core game mode available for all players in Quick Play or Competitive Play. This mode will feature two new locales that are Overwatch 2's biggest PVP maps to date!
Teams will fight for control of key positions across the map called "flashpoints," aiming to capture three of them before their opponents do. You'll have no time to relax once a point is captured, as the next one will already be waiting. Not only will this mode test your mechanical skills, but also your ability to plan ahead—stopping opponents from moving on to the next flashpoint will be a huge key to victory.
Hero Mastery
Finally, we're introducing a new way to play and practice with your favorite heroes with Hero Mastery mode. These engaging training courses are specifically designed for each select hero, testing your skills with their abilities. Hero Mastery will also feature global leaderboards to showcase the top-performing hero masters across the world. Overwatch 2: Invasion will be launching the first courses for a selection of heroes, with more to come in future seasons.
The Practice Range also gets its first major update this season, with a brand-new firing range to hone your aim with any hero, including dozens of practice settings and multiple targets to choose from.
The new firing range will be launching on August 10, while Hero Mastery mode will launch later in the season. (Updated)
New Player Progression
With Season 6 a new player progression system will be implemented to keep track on a per hero basis you're achievements.
