Overwatch 2 Progression, Future Patches & More - Full Developer Q&A [Press Exclusive Uncut]

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Published on November 7, 2019 7:15:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCjSfyPaj14

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Here is the full uncut Overwatch 2 developer interview for press at Blizzcon featuring Jeff Kaplan (Game Director), Aaron Keller (Assistant Game Director), Arnold Tsang (Assistant Art Director) and John LaFleur (Technical Director).

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TIMESTAMPS FOR ALL QUESTIONS
0:10 Why Overwatch 2 and not an expansion?
3:13 What does OW1 players being able to play with OW2 players for the competitive scene?
4:15 Do all players have to buy the new game? Is there like a bundle? How does it work for current players
5:34 Plan for OW1 until OW2 launches? Sojourn is an upcoming hero, but are they the next for Overwatch as a whole?
9:06 Will OW2 players get the new UI and HUD etc?
10:12 So will we have 2 clients or what?
11:04 How many players in PvE and for each role etc?
12:28 What was it that made you change to the new look?
14:47 Did you have to worry about silhouettes when remodeling characters etc?
17:09 Can you tell me more about progression? Are there still lootboxes?
18:56 Will PvE also expand after launch?
20:36 Are new story mission how you will deliver lore as part of the OW2 content plan?
22:14 Are there going to be story missions with custom hero rosters or will they always be set?
24:09 How will you make sure the game is as replayable as you want it to be?
27:36 Can OW1 players expect different pricing for OW2 that don't own either game? (OW1 player discount question)
28:08 Can we expect both PvP and PvE competitions in Overwatch 2 at a future Blizzcon?
29:49 How will you deal with powercreep in PvP? What are you aiming to change for OW2 PvP?
32:36 How did you arrive at the current progression? What other systems did you look at?
35:55 How does the engine upgrade work and when and how does OW1 players get that engine?
36:37 Will the progression system include aesthetic changes to armor/weapons for same skins?
37:35 Will earnable cosmetics affect gameplay?
37:52 DO OW1 and OW2 players have the same heroes?
38:32 What is the current stand on esports in general?
40:02 Jeff talking about /r/cow OWL trading leaks haha
40:21 Roughly how long until OW2 launch? How many new heroes at launch?
42:06 Any cross play and cross progression plans?
42:42 What is the future of role lock / role queue?
47:36 Will you rotate gamemodes or maps in competitive play?
50:02 Will we see any major reworks for heroes?

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