The PvE aspect of Overwatch 2 has sparked controversy with each update, but fans have noticed the inclusion of Null Sector ships in some game maps, hinting at upcoming story missions. A recent trailer unveiled the Overwatch 2 Invasion update, which will introduce the game's initial PvE story missions.
Overwatch 2 was initially marketed as a game that heavily emphasized and promoted a comprehensive PvE experience, which naturally raised fans' expectations for this game mode. However, recent news about the cooperative PvE campaign has continuously disappointed fans, especially with the removal of Hero Mode and talent trees. The announcement of Overwatch 2: Invasion confirmed the release of the first three PvE missions, but fans should anticipate a substantial delay before future missions are made available.
The first batch of story content in Overwatch 2 will showcase the Omnic terrorist group known as Null Sector and their forces as the main antagonists. Players have recently uncovered hints indicating their imminent attacks on certain cities worldwide. One example of this foreshadowing was shared on Reddit by user Iek2003, revealing a massive Null Sector ship hovering above Paraiso. This discovery occurred when the player loaded a custom game on the map. Fans have also noted the presence of these Null Sector ships in multiple other maps, including New Queen's Street, Colosseo, King's Row, and Midtown.
Interestingly, some of these maps may not serve as mission sites for Overwatch 2: Invasion, suggesting that Colosseo, King's Row, and Midtown could potentially be the locations for their own playable missions in the future. The first three PvE missions have already been confirmed to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Gothenburg, respectively, and it appears that Null Sector ships are already descending upon some of these areas.
The removal of numerous thrilling PvE features in Overwatch 2 has been incredibly disheartening for fans. Additionally, the fact that the remaining PvE content will require payment has been met with considerable dissatisfaction. However, Blizzard appears to have a comprehensive strategy in place for the gradual rollout of Overwatch 2's PvE campaign content. Overwatch 2 is accessible across various platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.