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IGN leaks Overwatch releasing May 24th, pre-order for open beta early access
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Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
O i kno was messing around
You got that impression when people responded to you calmly? Wow.
Overwatch looks amazing. It sucks I haven't received a beta invite yet but if there's one game that'll bring me back to the universes Blizzard creates, this will be the one (unless they ever make a WoW 2 / Warcraft 4 or another new IP).
Also, I don't play many shooter games. UT has been stuck in beta for god knows how long and just... yeah. The aesthetics and uniqueness of Overwatch is totally for me.
Also, I don't play many shooter games. UT has been stuck in beta for god knows how long and just... yeah. The aesthetics and uniqueness of Overwatch is totally for me.
Mr Fahrenheit
Member
They should just open the beta tomorrow
Nope. Having played over 700 games... the game is super polished. Two more months is legit to iron out the last bit to make this release ready.
They just need to make sure ranked mode is in before release imo. The gameplay feels great already, while the UI needs some minor tweaks.
Chittagong
Gold Member
How is this game on consoles? I am few hundred hours into Halo 5 and love the competitive aspect. Will this game have the depth, balance and competitiveness to have legs?
What do you mean "major changes"? There are 2 new maps, a new game mode, tons of balance adjustments. The maps are mostly the same. The pre-game interface has changed. There's also now a solid progression system.
I disagree that most maps are poorly designed, but I do agree they could be altered a bit. So many have hallways or paths that seem like they're leading you to a flank point, only to run into a wall that could/should easily be punched out.
GusZamboni
Member
well ... ill stick with Doom in may so maybe in june
Balmung421
Member
YES FUCKING YES I need more to play with/against. Recognizing names in the beta is no fun when the matches are so lopsided.
SmartWaffles
Member
My office rig which is a i5 4590, 8GB RAM and GTX960 runs it at max settings getting 1080p locked 60fps.
The game at its right out of gate beta stage was already pretty bug-free (big ones anyway) and well optimized. The current beta is pretty much feature complete with even better optimization sans some UI and balance tuning, and of course more content in maps and modes.
I was only able to play it for one weekend but it was fantastic. Better than I expected. Really hyped for it
Vital Tundra
Member
While I think it will be a great game, their review is going to be biased as fuck.
The Lamonster
Member
I agree with this. If you play it for 20 minutes, you've experienced most of the gameplay.
I'm sure release and post-launch support will be a more fleshed-out experience.
It's polished as hell, and super simple. It's a great fast-paced arcade-style team shooter. The weapons are all totally unique and the character design is excellent.
SmartWaffles
Member
Not even getting a hang of ONE hero is now considered "experienced most of the gameplay"? Yes it is super easy to get hands on but there are over a dozen heroes, with tons of synergy and counter-play, the latter especially important because you can change heroes with every spawn.
Sounds good.
Really looking forward to this game, hope it pans out well. I got super bored with Gigantic, there just wasn't enough meat and bones there and the interface wasn't great.
quackamole
Member
Think I might wait a bit to buy, since I wanted t try at least a few days of beta before I commit. Blizzard, be smart and give early beta to people who own most of your games on bnet.
The Lamonster
Member
No, I agree with you on the heroes. I was specifically talking about the modes and maps, which aren't very diverse. It's clear the focus is on the heroes.
No, just that I created a lot of unnecessary discussion because I fucked up.
SmartWaffles
Member
Ah that is fair, but I'm pretty sure there will be more maps and modes in the full release.
CraigerGamer
Member
Why can't it just be the smart way to test the servers before going live?
I think I read somewhere that they have some surprises to come before release
callsignkrogan
Member
cant wait for this. I have mine preordered. This is one of the few games I am hyped for.
Spikematic
Member
Overwatch is extremely polished and plays wonderfully even now. Have played around 400+ games so far. Battleborn is seriously going to be DOA.
I got to play on he weekend at a friends.. It's polished AF... ready to go.. the hype is real! Just needs a few more maps and a ranked mode.
Release date trailer is out now, and that early access is also for a friend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKv-GSArdPY
Also beta is confirmed coming to the consoles: http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/blog/20055970/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKv-GSArdPY
Also beta is confirmed coming to the consoles: http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/blog/20055970/
WoW betas have lasted about 4 months on averageConsidering Legion is STILL in alpha and betas typically last at least 6 months when it comes to expansions, I'd have figured this was a known thing sadly.
Also I don't think Legion Will have a long beta cycle, raid testing has started which usually happened during the last two months of beta previously
May thinks it's November. Stop it, video games.
Hell yes! Hype levels just went through the roof!
aggienader
Member
Someone's getting fired.
I cannot stop laughing. My colleagues prolly think I'm crazy.
Whats the progression sysyem like?
Vital Tundra
Member
A level up system where every level up gives you crates with goodies in them such as skins, voice lines, credits and such. The amount it takes raises each level until like 20 or something and you infinitely level up. If you get duplicates of an item, you get credits that can go towards buying something that you want in specific.
NeoRaider
Member
Someone's getting fired.
Video link pls.
Neuromancer
Member
Does anyone know if this game will be playable offline with bots?
Darryl M R
Member
Is this game expected to be populated on consoles? I am hoping to pick this up on PS4 as a chilld game but I know PC is where most of Blizzard's fans are at.