Secrets Revealed: How to Access and Get the Best Price for Overwatch 2 Story Missions
Blizzard clarifies the distribution of Overwatch 2 story missions, addressing questions about price and access Find out whether or not players can expect these missions to be free
Fans of the hero shooter, Overwatch, have expressed disappointment with Blizzard's approach to the game's PvE content in Overwatch 2. The story missions, which were previously anticipated, will not be free-to-play and will require players to purchase the $15 Invasion bundle upon the game's Season 6 launch on August 10. This news has left fans feeling frustrated, especially since Overwatch 2 has been marketed as a free-to-play experience. Blizzard's handling of the game's PvE content has been contentious, with fans initially upset by the lack of updates on the story mode and further let down by the cancellation of Hero Mode. While there was some optimism surrounding the confirmation of the Overwatch 2 story missions, this latest development has left many fans feeling disillusioned.
It caused uproar in the Overwatch 2 community when it was suggested that players would have to pay $15 to keep permanent access to the game's first three story missions. Many had assumed that the missions would be free upon release and only require payment to keep them beyond that season. However, Blizzard has now clarified that players must pay the $15 upfront to even access the story missions in the supposedly free-to-play game.
Will Overwatch 2 Story Missions Be Free?
No, the first three story missions require the $15 Invasion bundle
The $15 bundle includes more than just story missions, such as 1,000 Overwatch Coins, a Sojourn legendary skin, and non-PvE access to Sojourn. However, charging players for important content in a free-to-play game has caused dissatisfaction among the Overwatch 2 community. This decision could lead to players paying full price or more for a game that was meant to be free-to-play, especially if future story missions cost $15 each. The backlash has been intense, and it remains to be seen if Blizzard will adjust its approach for Overwatch 2 Season 6 on August 10.
Overwatch 2 is out now in early access for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
