When Overwatch 2 was announced, we learned that it would feature a combined multiplayer with Overwatch 1. That?s led to a lot of questions about how the updates to Overwatch 2 will filter back into Overwatch 1, and while things like new maps and characters will be available for both games, there are certain elements that will remain exclusive to Overwatch 2. In the combined PVP queues, Overwatch 1 players will be able to see the new upgraded looks for Overwatch 2 versions of the existing 31 characters, but won?t be able to select them for use themselves.
The information was revealed in one of Game Informer?s signature rapid-fire interviews with Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan. Clarifying Kaplan?s answer, Game Informer?s Andrew Reiner asked if that meant that matches could potentially see the Overwatch 1 look of Lucio playing alongside or against the Overwatch 2 version. ?Correct,? was Kaplan?s simple reply.
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