{"id":175360,"date":"2021-01-23T22:20:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T22:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/overwatch-2-crossplay\/"},"modified":"2021-01-23T22:20:14","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T22:20:14","slug":"overwatch-2-needs-one-promised-feature-at-launch-game-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/01\/23\/overwatch-2-needs-one-promised-feature-at-launch-game-rant\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatch 2 Needs One Promised Feature at Launch | Game Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Overwatch 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>has been in the works for some time now, and as the new year kicks off,\u00a0many are like awaiting more information. While\u00a0Overwatch<\/em> is predominantly a player vs. player (PVP) game, its sequel will be expanding upon the original with new narrative-driven content that goes hand-in-hand with its existing\u00a0team-based gameplay.<\/p>\n

The details are still largely unconfirmed, but players do know that\u00a0Overwatch 2<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>will function as a sort of\u00a0extended arm of the original\u00a0Overwatch<\/em>.\u00a0It will not only be the sequel to the original, but also function as a replacement to the original altogether; once the new title is released, Overwatch\u00a0<\/em>players will\u00a0be matched with\u00a0Overwatch 2\u00a0<\/em>players and vice-versa when queuing up, effectively making the games one and the same.<\/p>\n

RELATED: What To Expect from Overwatch 2 in 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Now,\u00a0especially in light\u00a0of compatibility between\u00a0Overwatch\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Overwatch 2<\/em><\/a>, many of the game’s fans are wondering if, when, and how, crossplay (being able to\u00a0play with\u00a0others\u00a0using\u00a0different consoles) will come into effect. That is,\u00a0Overwatch\u00a0<\/em>is currently available on nearly all major gaming platforms \u2014PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. It’s already a collaborative team-based game, and\u00a0Overwatch 2<\/em> has hinted at even more intricate team-based features, which begs the question: when will Blizzard allow this highly collaborative game to\u00a0benefit from the interconnectivity of crossplay?<\/p>\n

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While fans have heard whispers of crossplay since before\u00a0Overwatch 2\u00a0<\/em>was even formally announced, Blizzard has been hesitant to wholeheartedly commit. It has officially confirmed that the feature is under consideration though, and\u00a0given that crossplay is becoming more of a norm nowadays, fans speculate that the feature\u00a0might be introduced with\u00a0Overwatch 2<\/em>‘s release<\/a>.\u00a0Putting aside the general perks of crossplay, like simply being able to team up with friends across consoles,\u00a0Overwatch 2\u00a0<\/em>would be particularly conducive to launch-day crossplay because of the fact it has an existing playerbase.<\/p>\n

Blizzard already\u00a0has a fair idea of\u00a0precisely how many players play\u00a0Overwatch<\/em>, and since at least from the PVP perspective, all\u00a0Overwatch\u00a0<\/em>players will become\u00a0Overwatch 2 <\/em>players, Blizzard is safe to assume\u00a0it’ll have those players\u00a0online.\u00a0And again, with\u00a0the two titles’ PVP modes effectively integrating at the release of\u00a0Overwatch 2<\/em><\/a>, it’s safe to assume that Blizzard will be\u00a0relying on PVP modes that are similar to the current ones. Which is to say, the developer won’t be working with an entirely new or foreign infrastructure; rather, it can use all the data and experience that’s been gathered from\u00a0Overwatch<\/em> to inform a successful\u00a0Overwatch 2<\/em> crossplay introduction.<\/p>\n

Overwatch 2<\/em> has already showcased upcoming\u00a0additions like co-op missions, character “Talents,” and even\u00a0special attack combos, so it’s clear that even though a “Story Mode” might be a large component, the title is still sticking close to its collaborative roots. Yet another reason to\u00a0double down on team play aspects and\u00a0let\u00a0Overwatch 2\u00a0<\/em>introduce crossplay<\/a>. Not to mention, doing so would allow newcomers to the series\u00a0a much more well-rounded way to enter the fray. As the game currently exists, its playerbase varies rather wildly depending on console.<\/p>\n

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While those\u00a0who learn the game on PC may be used to\u00a0short queue times\u00a0and\u00a0numerous veteran players, those logging onto the Switch, for example, will\u00a0face\u00a0a generally newer, smaller, and less organized, playerbase. The introduction of crossplay would absolutely change the dynamic of\u00a0competitive\u00a0matches, at the very least, if not help the overall\u00a0Overwatch<\/em> community<\/a> grow outwards.<\/p>\n

It’s easy to point out the differences in style and technique between different groups of players, but it’s also difficult to expect those communities to actually learn from each other and evolve without the possibility of ever playing together. Overwatch 2\u00a0<\/em>has the funds, an existing system<\/a>, and a thriving community to build upon, so at this point,\u00a0the question should really be more along the lines of: “why shouldn’t<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>the game\u00a0get\u00a0crossplay at launch?<\/p>\n

Overwatch 2<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is currently in development for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.<\/p>\n

MORE: Overwatch 2 May Still Be Far\u00a0From\u00a0Release<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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