Exclusive Sneak Peek: Unravel the Epic PvE Storyline in Overwatch 2 Sojourn Animated Short

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Blizzard has released a new animated short for Overwatch 2 hero Sojourn, setting up the PvE story missions in the Invasion update.

The animated shorts provide movie-quality animation and expand on important events in the game's lore.

It can only be viewed in-game at the time of this writing.

Blizzard has unveiled a new in-game animated short for Overwatch 2 Damage hero, Sojourn. This short sets the stage for the upcoming PvE story missions, which will be included in the highly-anticipated Invasion update on August 10. These story missions will mark a significant departure for Overwatch 2 as they introduce story content and cutscenes directly into the game itself.

In the past, Blizzard relied on comic books, short stories, and breathtaking animated shorts to tell the hero shooter's narrative. These animated shorts, boasting movie-quality animation, either focused on specific heroes or delved into important events within the game's lore. Previously, Blizzard released these animated shorts on a regular basis. However, their release ceased concurrently with Blizzard's shift in focus from the original game to its highly-anticipated sequel.

Since Overwatch 2's early access launch, the fans have been treated to animated shorts showcasing characters like Junker Queen and Kiriko. Finally, the latest addition to this impressive lineup is an animated short entirely dedicated to Sojourn.

The newest animated short for Overwatch 2 showcases Sojourn's seemingly tranquil life after departing from the renowned Overwatch team. However, her life is abruptly disrupted when Null Sector infiltrates Toronto. In the signature style of Overwatch 2 animated shorts, this animation offers valuable glimpses into Sojourn's character while also treating fans to some thrilling action-packed sequences. If you are curious, you can watch the short directly in-game.

This animated short is particularly interesting because it sets the stage for one of the Overwatch 2 PvE missions. It has been confirmed that a PvE story mission in Overwatch 2 will take place in Toronto and will feature Sojourn as a main character. The exact time gap between the end of the animated short and the start of Sojourn's mission is unclear, but fans will need to wait and play the PvE missions themselves to find out.

The first set of three Overwatch 2 PvE missions will be released on August 10 as part of the Invasion update. This extensive update will introduce Overwatch 2's first-ever PvE story missions, available in a $15 bundle. Additionally, it will introduce a new Support hero and the new Flashpoint game mode. Blizzard has not yet revealed when fans can expect to see the new Support hero in action, but they have provided a glimpse of the two Flashpoint maps that will debut with the August 10 Invasion update.

While fans of Overwatch 2 eagerly anticipate the Invasion Update, they can indulge in the recent Sojourn animated short and catch up on the game's previous animated shorts to delve into the storyline. Currently, Overwatch 2 is available for early access on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.