For the final week or so, a mysterious determine has been “hacking” into Overwatch 2 video games and streams.
Followers shortly realized that the “hacks” have been a promotion for Overwatch 2: Invasion — the shooter’s new occasion that includes the rollout of the primary wave of player-versus-environment [PvE] missions. Primarily based on clues throughout the “hacking assaults,” followers additionally deduced that standard wrestler and actor John Cena would have some function to play within the upcoming content material.
It seems that Cena is certainly the mysterious “Enigma,” however it appears as if he may need much less of a task to play than one may anticipate given his distinguished placement. In a brand new video launched alongside a trailer for the brand new PvE storyline, Cena was unmasked as The Enigma whereas calling for brand new heroes to affix in on the combat in opposition to Null Sector.
Null Sector’s forces are attacking Rio, Gothenburg, and Toronto 🤖
Defend the world in #Overwatch2 Invasion Story Missions on Aug 10 at 12pm PT 📆
Reply the Name: https://t.co/3LtiHo2fAo pic.twitter.com/VCMi9YQrrL
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) August 4, 2023
However will Cena really be in Overwatch 2? It would not look it.
“This can be a purely out of recreation promotion,” an Overwatch 2 consultant informed IGN. “[John Cena] is not going to seem in Overwatch 2 itself.”
Blizzard should be holding again some surprises, however for now it looks like Cena’s function is generally restricted to selling Overwatch 2: Invasion in viral ads, which is one thing of a shock provided that recently he is appeared in every little thing from Mortal Kombat 1 (as Peacemaker) to PGA Tour 2K23.
Overwatch 2: Invasion will get a number of new trailers forward of launch
Elsewhere, Blizzard promoted the discharge of Invasion with a brand new trailer showcasing the PvE story missions in addition to an animated cinematic starring Sojourn, who was first launched subsequent yr. Alongside the long-awaited story missions, the brand new season will even embody a brand-new PvP recreation mode and extra.
Like every little thing else with Overwatch 2, Invasion has had its shares of controversy. First Blizzard introduced that it was dropping Overwatch 2’s PvE Hero Mode, which was ostensibly one of many essential causes for the sequel present, then revealed that everlasting entry to the story missions would price $15. Followers also needs to anticipate a multi-season hole between Invasion and the subsequent wave of missions, Blizzard says.
“It’s all connected.”
“Calling”, an Overwatch Animated Brief, is out now 🥐
Leap into the sport to observe it in full 🎥 pic.twitter.com/BzvraX6qDd
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) August 4, 2023
Blizzard will hope that Invasion is ready to generate some extra momentum for Overwatch 2, which has skilled declining curiosity over the previous yr. Along with the brand new story missions, which have been within the works in a technique or one other for a few years now, Overwatch will even be coming to Steam subsequent week. It is the clearest signal but that Blizzard is seeking to discover contemporary blood for its hero shooter wherever it could possibly.
Overwatch 2’s Steam launch is scheduled for August 10 alongside Invasion. For extra, take a look at the total particulars of the Overwatch 2: Invasion launch.
Kat Bailey is IGN’s Information Director in addition to co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Ship her a DM at @the_katbot.
