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Revolutionary
Member
"Did you bring back the lootboxes too?"
Blizzard:
Blizzard:
hyperbertha
Member
Blizzard:
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Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Boy, Blizzard must've learned a hard fucking lesson.
Ceadeus
Member
You said it all!
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BlackTron
Member
The game you purchased has been patched back in! For two weeks! Aren't you excited?
Edit: I'm actually, actively offended by this. Imagine trying to bait me back to your game by patching back in the one I was already pissed you took away...but only for two weeks, dangling like some carrot, waiting for you to take it away again.
Seriously, they went through all the trouble to make this Classic mode, just for that stunt? Better off not even doing it, insulting.
Edit: I'm actually, actively offended by this. Imagine trying to bait me back to your game by patching back in the one I was already pissed you took away...but only for two weeks, dangling like some carrot, waiting for you to take it away again.
Seriously, they went through all the trouble to make this Classic mode, just for that stunt? Better off not even doing it, insulting.
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Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
Why is it that Blizzard always keeps chopping and changing legitimately brilliant games so much that they need to launch a "classic" version to meet the massive demand from players for how things used to be? Do they not see this as, hmmmm, maybe don't butcher excellent games and systems? Or maybe this is some kind of 4D chess they are playing to bring back in players later for an engagement surge?
MiguelItUp
Member
They should really focus on making the current game better, lmao.
ClanOfNone
Member
lmao “Classic” edition for an 8 year old game.
Interfectum
Member
IIRC this is testing grounds to permanently bring back 6v6 in the future.
diffusionx
Gold Member
So is this just Blzizard throwing in the towel and admitting Overwatch 2 was a horrible mistake?
Interfectum
Member
Probably. As with Diablo 4 these games were created while Activision was actively invading the development teams. Pushing for more games, more content as WoW started falling off. Notice both Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 are reverting in some ways to how Blizzard use to be. Could be a sign of failure, could also be a sign of hope of things to come.
Mister Wolf
Gold Member
Fear towards Marvel Rivals.
diffusionx
Gold Member
imagine what this would be if Concord was still around
BlackTron
Member
Most people in this thread think Blizzard has reached rock bottom, and is coping by giving us back Overwatch 1.
You are wrong. They are giving us OW Classic for two weeks as a live game marketing stunt. Then the "event" will be over. Back to the Disney vault, they can dangle the amazingly cool retro mode again next year, or whatever.
This is the real real rock bottom. It was dead to me before, now Overwatch is like a zombie who refuses to die and needs putting back in the ground over and over. Burn it once and for all RE style.
You are wrong. They are giving us OW Classic for two weeks as a live game marketing stunt. Then the "event" will be over. Back to the Disney vault, they can dangle the amazingly cool retro mode again next year, or whatever.
This is the real real rock bottom. It was dead to me before, now Overwatch is like a zombie who refuses to die and needs putting back in the ground over and over. Burn it once and for all RE style.
Interfectum
Member
Like I said earlier, this is a test to fully integrate 6v6 into the real game. The marketing stunt aspect is to get as many players as possible to gauge if there is any real interest or not. Probably an internal debate within the dev team that is going to hash out in public.
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Interfectum
Member
Yeah, OW2 gets a lot of shit and probably shouldn't exist in it's current form (should just be OW still) but the game is still legit good.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
marvel rivals got them
BlackTron
Member
I don't understand how the 6v6 info will be valuable because the characters and balance are all changed in Classic mode. So observations will not apply to the current Overwatch 2. With that reality, they may as well just observe the many years of 6 group Overwatch. Unless they are doing it just for technical/server reasons...but really??
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Never played OW games.
So for you guys experienced with the game, whats the key differences why Classic is better than the latest version?
So for you guys experienced with the game, whats the key differences why Classic is better than the latest version?
Interfectum
Member
I probably spoke too soon, I still think it's a greater part of them bringing back hype for 6v6 but here is what they said:
Q. When can I play Overwatch: Classic?
Overwatch: Classic is a limited-time event from November 12 to December 2.
Q: Is Overwatch Classic the team’s answer to bringing back 6v6?
A: Overwatch Classic is separate from our broader 6v6 plans. Overwatch Classic is meant to be a nostalgic experience, taking heroes, players, and the game back to moments in the game’s history for limited time events
Q: Is it a way to test bringing back 6v6 permanently in Overwatch 2?
A: Nope! We are running separate 6v6 test modes in future seasons to gather feedback and gauge player interest on that format. See our recent Director’s Take for more information on those tests
Q. Is this a separate game from Overwatch 2 that I have to install?
A. This is not a separate game. This is a mode that will be playable in Overwatch 2, which you’ll find in the Events Hub and in the Arcade in the Main Menu.
Q. What is the game mode for Overwatch: Classic Patch 1.0?
You’ll play the Quick Play ruleset using the original 21 heroes and the twelve original launch maps. In spirit of the patch 1.0 balance, there will be no hero limits and no role limits as you play for the first few days of the event. After that we will enable the single hero limit rule for the remainder of the event. Heroes will be organized in their four original classes, Offense, Defense, Tanks, and Supports.
Q. Will maps be restored to their original design when Overwatch Patch 1.0 was released?
A. Overwatch: Classic will use the 12 original maps that first launched, however, maps will appear the same as they do in other Overwatch 2 game modes. This includes major reworks for Dorado, Numbani, Route 66, and Watchpoint: Gibraltar. Things like match timing and how elevator platforms work will still be the same as they appear in Overwatch 2 game modes.
Q. Can I equip my favorite skins including Overwatch 2 skins when playing?
A. As part of the nostalgia of playing Overwatch: Classic, players will be using only the original Overwatch default skins for this event.
Q: Why weren’t legacy features like loot boxes, the original UI, or Competitive mode included in Overwatch: Classic?
A: We focused on our heroes, maps, and overall gameplay with Overwatch: Classic, and the scope allows us the flexibility to balance these events with other exciting new gameplay.
Q: Will Overwatch: Classic ever return? Is this just a one-time thing?
A: While we’re not planning for this to be a single event, we will be measuring player response to inform our future plans.
BlackTron
Member
Honestly, fuck them. I already paid for Overwatch. Now it's reduced to a "nostalgic experience" event to promote MTX fest Overwatch 2. Let me know when they want to just give my game back with an apology note. Asshats.
Windom Earle
Member
Dear devs, stop turning your games into shit and then try to sell us some dumb "classic" mode.
mayham2199
Member
I didn't really think I would hate 5 v 5 mode as much as I did. It makes Reinhardt a lot harder to use the way I played and I wasn't interested in changing the way played so I just stopped playing the game.
Klosshufvud
Member
Overwatch was the greatest of fun at launch when the balancing wasn't so tryhard and everyone played it as a wacky party-like game with friends. But Blizzard really wanted to make it esports too which made the game bipolar in nature.
Interfectum
Member
Yeah if you read that Blizzard book Kotick pushed hard for the Overwatch League to become the next NFL.
He totally fucked Blizzard for a long time, possibly forever.
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DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
They were inspired by Taco Bell
nightmare-slain
Gold Member
I’ll never forgive them for ditching PvE/Story missions. I’m not interested in pvp anymore and ow2 was sold as having PvE.
I like the character designs and the whole look and feel of the world so would like a single player game or some kind of RPG.
I like the character designs and the whole look and feel of the world so would like a single player game or some kind of RPG.
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