![]() The latest look at Overwatch 2 also revealed a more subtle change: At least one of the Easter egg tributes to former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan has apparently been scrubbed from the sequel’s New York map as part of Blizzard’s pledge to remove in-game references to real-life employees. ![]() Sombra’s ultimate ability will now deal damage to opponents caught in the hack’s area of effect - 40% of their current health, instead of draining their shields - all of which should make her a more capable damage selection in Overwatch 2. Oh, and Sombra can now hack while in stealth mode (though she’s momentarily visible during the process). Hacked enemies will also be visible through walls, both to Sombra and her teammates. Enemies’ abilities are disrupted for a shorter time (just one second) while hacked, but they’ll take extra damage for a full eight seconds. One component of that is Sombra’s hack ability, which is getting a shorter cooldown and a big tweak in Overwatch 2: Hacked enemies will take 50% more damage while hacked. Overwatch game director Aaron Keller says these change will soften Sombra’s crowd-control abilities, while giving her more damage-dealing opportunities. Like the rest of the restyled cast of Overwatch, the character redesigns are noticeable, if not drastically different.Īnother character getting a big ability rework in Overwatch 2 is Sombra. Rather than turning into a tank, Bastion will go full-on siege mode, launching three targeted artillery blasts that rain down on opponents.īlizzard is also updating Bastion’s appearance, with “sleeker, more modern materials,” according to Overwatch character art director Arnold Tsang. ![]() Bastion is also gaining a new ability - a secondary fire that launches bouncing sticky bombs - and losing one - the power to self-repair.īastion’s ultimate ability is also changing completely for the sequel. In Overwatch 2, Bastion will gain the ability to move (albeit at a slower rate) while in turret form. In the first Overwatch, Bastion could transform from a walking robot (Recon mode) to a stationary turret (Sentry mode), gaining a higher rate of fire and large ammo reserves at the expense of mobility. In addition to sporting a baseball cap borrowed from Torbjorn, Bastion’s abilities are being reimagined for Overwatch 2, Blizzard revealed on Saturday evening at the Overwatch League finals. The Australian ruler of Junkertown (itself an Overwatch map) is described as "ruthless", but her full kit and lore remain to be seen – although we know she's connected to previous characters Roadhog and Junkrat.Blizzard Entertainment is making some big changes to the heroes of Overwatch for Overwatch 2, including everyone’s favorite point-and-kill turret robot, Bastion. As in the poster, Junker Queen is a tall and imposing figure who wields a large axe, which she's seen swinging to clear away foes (as well as using a rifle). (Image credit: Blizzard)įans of the series will know the Junker Queen from Junkrat's animated short, where she was briefly seen on a poster in Junkertown. The Junker Queen, Overwatch's next Tank hero. A full look of the character and her kit will be revealed later, but a brief look at the character's gameplay was in the Overwatch 2 release date trailer. In a cinematic trailer, the Junker Queen is shown in a very Thunderdome-esque brawl for the throne of Junkertown. The character was referred to within the original Overwatch, but never made a formal onscreen appearance inside the game. Overwatch 2 will be adding a new Tank character, the Junker Queen, to the line-up.Īs announced in today's Xbox and Bethesda showcase, the Junker Queen is the second new hero announced for Overwatch 2 after Sojourn. In the meantime, here are 35 new details. We’ll learn more about Junker Queen’s abilities when she’s part of the Overwatch 2 beta, starting June 28. Any enemy caught in the area of effect takes damage and is wounded. Finally, Junker Queen’s ultimate ability sees her create a whirlwind of magnetized metal before dashing forward. Her final regular ability is Commanding Shout, which boosts the speed and armor of friendly players in an area around her. Another ability sees her throw the knife, which can embed in enemies – Junker Queen can then recall the knife using a magnetic bracer, which pulls enemies towards her. ![]() Junker Queen’s regular melee attack does more damage than other characters’, and causes wounds – a status effect that means affected characters can’t heal. While we didn’t learn much about the gun or axe (the latter of which seems to be a cooldown ability), the knife got more of a showing. As part of the Overwatch 2 reveal event, members of the development team also gave a summary of Junker Queen’s in-game abilities, which see her using a shotgun, axe, and a throwing knife.
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