The hero shooter genre has seen many games over the past eight years or so. Some hero shooters managed to stick around for a while, others were shut down after just weeks. But there's one game that still stands at the top of the heap, and that's it Overwatch 2.
Although Overwatch 2The early access launch in October 2022 was quite uncertain, the continuation of the live service managed to gradually right the ship over the last few years. With consistent updates that have added more maps, modes, and heroes, Overwatch 2 it's arguably better than ever and still doing impressive numbers on Steam. But a new contender is about to enter the hero shooter market and Overwatch 2 Season 14 will have to go above and beyond to keep its crown.
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Overwatch 2 Season 14 needs to bring out the big guns
Overwatch 2 will have a big competition this December
December 6 Marvel Rivals will launch on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. 6v6 Hero Shooter, Marvel Rivals has very similar gameplay to Overwatch 2and even features some very similar character abilities. But while Overwatch is used to seeing competitors Marvel Rivals he has a few tricks up his sleeve that could cause Blizzard some trouble.
Marvel Rivals the biggest asset, and the most obvious, is its packed roster of Marvel heroes and villains. It evokes characters from every corner of the Marvel Universe, from the X-Men to the Avengers and everything in between. This instant brand recognition is a powerful thing and could be the key to attracting players Overwatch upon its release.
Another power Marvel Rivals will enjoy at the launch is its predetermined sequel. Earlier this year Marvel Rivals hosted a series of closed playtests. These playtests brought in over 50,000 players on launch day, many of whom are likely to return on December 6th. There's also a large section of fans who didn't make it into the closed tests, who have been eagerly awaiting their chance to play the game. months – and that's just launch day.
After the first start, Marvel Rivals is ready to start its post-launch plans immediately and launch Season 0 on release day. During the lunar season, Marvel Rivals will receive six new playable characters along with a number of new maps. This content should keep new players invested for at least the month of December, which could be a significant problem for him Overwatch 2 Season 14 coming out just 4 days after Marvel Rivals.
Overwatch 2 Season 14 is already making the right moves
Release is set for December 10th, Overwatch 2 Season 14 will have to do something big to compete with Marvel Rivals. It looks like Blizzard has already started taking the right steps as a new character is coming Overwatch 2 with season 14. Overwatch 2The new tank hero Hazard looks like a fun addition to the roster and fans will get a chance to play him briefly between November 22nd and 25th. Let's hope this trial goes well for Hazard to focus positively on Overwatch 2 in December.
Overwatch 2 it's also finally starting to test 6v6 gameplay in Season 14, which is something fans have been wanting since long before the game was released. But while testing Hazard and 6v6 is a good start, Overwatch 2 Season 14 may need something else to keep fans on their toes throughout December.