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Overwatch Classic: The Original Heroes Are Back

Get ready for a blast from the past as Overwatch Classic brings back the original 21 heroes, 12 maps, and four game modes

Max Johnson Max Johnson
Mon Nov 11 2024
Overwatch Classic: The Original Heroes Are Back

GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE THROWBACK, GAMERS!

I just dropped my controller and screamed at the top of my lungs – Blizzard just announced that Overwatch Classic is coming to Overwatch 2, and I am LIVING for it! The original 21 heroes, 12 maps, and four game modes are making a comeback, and trust me, it’s going to be a wild ride!

OVERWATCH CLASSIC RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 12

Mark your calendars, gamers, because Overwatch Classic is kicking off on November 12 and running until December 12. This limited-time event coincides with the Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season patch, so get ready to experience the game like it’s 2016 all over again!

6V6 SHENANIGANS AND ORIGINAL HEROES

Overwatch Classic is all about embracing the game’s roots, and that means no hero limits for the first few days of the event! That’s right, you can have up to six of the same hero on your team, just like in the good old days. And with the original 21 heroes, including Bastion, Cassidy, and Widowmaker, you’ll be able to relive the classic gameplay that made Overwatch a phenomenon.

ORIGINAL MAPS AND GAME MODES

Get ready to revisit some of the most iconic maps in Overwatch history, including Hanamura, Temple of Anubis, and Volskaya Industries. And with four game modes – Assault, Escort, Hybrid, and Control – you’ll be able to experience the game in all its classic glory.

THE ORIGINAL HERO ROSTER

Here’s a sneak peek at the original 21 heroes that’ll be making an appearance in Overwatch Classic:

  • Bastion
  • Cassidy
  • D.Va
  • Genji
  • Hanzo
  • Junkrat
  • Mei
  • Mercy
  • Pharah
  • Reaper
  • Reinhardt
  • Roadhog
  • Soldier: 76
  • Symmetra
  • Tracer
  • Widowmaker
  • Winston
  • Zarya
  • Zenyatta
  • Lucio
  • Torbjorn

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF OVERWATCH?

Overwatch Classic is more than just a throwback to the original game – it’s a chance for Blizzard to reconnect with its roots and give fans a fresh perspective on the game. By embracing the classic gameplay and heroes, Blizzard is showing that it’s committed to innovation and community engagement.

“We’re excited to bring back the original Overwatch experience for our players,” said a Blizzard spokesperson. “Overwatch Classic is a chance for fans to relive the game that started it all, and we can’t wait to see how they’ll take on the classic gameplay and heroes.”

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GET READY TO EXPERIENCE OVERWATCH CLASSIC!

IT’S TIME TO GET HYPED, GAMERS. Overwatch Classic is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to dive back into the original gameplay that made Overwatch a phenomenon. This limited-time event is the perfect opportunity to relive the good old days and experience Overwatch like never before.

Stay tuned for more updates and news by following us on Twitter @earlyggcom. Get ready to join the fun on November 12 and take on the classic gameplay and heroes. IT’S TIME TO GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE THROWBACK – LET’S DO THIS, GAMERS!

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