Overwatch 2 will replace the original Overwatch

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The switchover will also bring many new features including new characters along with new maps, and more.

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The old classic Overwatch will cease to exist in the form of a 6v6 format, and relegating the genre of assault games to the shadow of the game corner that is custom.

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The announcement came as a little bit of a shock since initially, Overwatch primary along with Overwatch 2 were intended to be able to coexist.

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With unlocked skins of players and other cosmetics moving across, and Overwatch 2 switching to a free-to-play mode.

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There was no longer any justification to have the games in isolation.

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The Overwatch development team stated: "Our goal is to not fragment our player base and help make our transition from Overwatch 2 as smooth as is possible.

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