Overwatch 2 Invasion launch date, time, Invasion Bundle, Hero Mastery and extra

Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard is about to launch the sport’s greatest replace but. Adding co-operative story missions to the sport, the Invasion replace has an August 10 launch date on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Unlike conventional Overwatch 2 updates, the Invasion content material has an 8pm BST UK begin time, which suggests followers will likely be ready longer than traditional to entry the fabric. As you possibly can see from the picture under (plus the trailer additional down the web page), Invasion additionally provides a brand new Support Hero, plus heaps extra. 

The Invasion replace provides three new story missions set in Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Gothenburg.

According to Blizzard, the “massive maps” characteristic a number of “complex objectives” with “in-depth storyline that will guide you along the way”.

Blizzard explains extra: “You’ll fight against the intensified forces of Null Sector, who will continue to attack until you’ve completely dismantled them.

“Stay alert for difficult enemies that haven’t been encountered earlier than, such because the highly effective Artillery and the lethal Stalkers.”

For permanent access to the story missions fans will need to purchase the Invasion or Ultimate Invasion Bundle.

The regular Invasion Bundle also contains 1,000 Overwatch Coins, as well as a brand-new Sojourn Legendary skin, and permanent access to Sojourn as a playable hero for new players.

Overwatch 2 Ultimate Invasion Bundle, on the other hand, features permanent access to the Invasion Story Missions, the Invasion Premium Battle Pass featuring over 80 tiers of cosmetics, including an all-new Mythic skin for Ana, 20 Battle Pass Tier Skips, 2,000 Overwatch Coins, and two exclusive Legendary Null Sector themed skins for Cassidy and Kiriko.

Elsewhere, players can check out a new co-op mission on King’s Row, as well as the launch of a PVP mode called Flashpoint.

Available for all players in Quick Play or Competitive Play, Flashpoint features two new locations that are described as Overwatch 2’s biggest PVP maps to date.

“Teams will combat for management of key positions throughout the map referred to as “flashpoints,” aiming to seize three of them earlier than their opponents do,” reads the official description.

“You’ll don’t have any time to loosen up as soon as a degree is captured, as the subsequent one will already be ready.

“Not only will this mode test your mechanical skills, but also your ability to plan ahead—stopping opponents from moving on to the next flashpoint will be a huge key to victory.”

Blizzard can even add Hero Mastery mode later within the season. Hero Mastery is made up of recent coaching programs particularly designed to grasp every character, starting with a choose few.

Hero Mastery additionally comprises world leaderboards, as followers compete to complete the programs with as many factors as potential.

Likewise, the Practice Range additionally will get a giant replace, including a brand-new firing vary  with a number of coaching settings.

Finally, the brand new season provides a brand new Support hero named Illari. The new character will be unlocked by buying the Season 6 premium Battle Pass, or by reaching stage 45 within the free Battle Pass.