Overwatch 2 promises ‘more complex’ maps for single player

Developer Blizzard promises Overwatch 2 will have “much more complex” maps than the 2015 version. The game will feature many encounter ideas taken from Left 4 Dead 2 for the single-player campaign.

Overwatch 2 will be based on the foundations left by the first part. In addition to what fans have long expected, the sequel will “push the limits” of the engine compared to Overwatch 1.

Engine ‘TED’ has been in development since early 2013, when Blizzard gave Overwatch the green light. Since then, the development team has been testing the engine non-stop to bring it to the next level for Overwatch 2.

As Overwatch 2’s release date draws closer and closer, team members have been sharing more of their game plans. The game will feature “bigger and more complex” levels than current Overwatch co-op levels, such as Retribution and Storm Rising.

“Not only does this have a larger range, but missions with more enemies and more invested encounters” in the single-player story mode.

The team also shared the battle sequences players can expect in Overwatch 2 when the game hits shelves. Think Valve’s zombie blockbuster Left 4 dead: battles that span multiple waves and constant combat situations.

“Adding more enemy types (like the zombie classes in L4D2) creates complexity in dealing with enemies and heroes, as well as between enemies. The game will have melee troops, shooting from a distance that can coordinate attacks together, “said the developer.

These classes will not appear once or twice in the new Overwatch 2 maps. They will pour out “in waves of encounters.” That means the maps need to be “more complex” than what Overwatch has done before.

In Valve’s Left 4 Dead 2 game, campaign levels sometimes take up to an hour to complete. In Overwatch 2, the plot screen will be divided into several parts, each with cutscenes as well as time for you to rest.

Overwatch 2 looks like it will go in a similar direction. This is considered good news for fans of Left 4 Dead because Valve canceled the third part of this series.

Left 4 Dead 3 was originally said to be in development at Valve. However, due to a problem with the Source 2 code, the project “doesn’t work”. Valve shared later that the game should have been an open world set in the ruined cities of Morocco.

Blizzard software engineer Phil Teschner admits he “can’t wait” to show everyone what the team has accomplished in Overwatch 2. Having worked on the Halo series, Phil said the game “will be nothing.” like” as fans have come to love in Overwatch.

“I have worked on dozens of different games. The way the community reacted to the world of Overwatch is considered the highlight of my career,” he said. “The excitement around the game in general – is a whole new experience for me.”

Phil, the entire Overwatch scripting and engine building team is currently working from home. The current situation will probably delay the game’s expected launch time in 2020, but as they promise it won’t be as late as we imagine.

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