Blizzard is hosting an Overwatch 2 reveal event this week


Unveiled in 2019, the sequel to hero shooter Overwatch has been a long time coming.

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But with the game set to blast its way onto early access on October 4, the wait is almost over.

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To give you more of an idea of how Overwatch 2 is shaping up,

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Blizzard is planning a reveal event that'll take place in just a matter of days.

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The Overwatch 2 reveal event will be broadcast on Thursday, June 16, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST.

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You can catch the livestream on the PlayOverwatch Youtube(opens in new tab) and Twitch(opens in new tab) channels.

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During the first Overwatch 2 beta, which took place back in April,

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the developer implemented various balance patches and some new abilities, such as Zenyatta's Snap Kick passive.

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"We've only just scratched the surface.

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