Overwatch will return to classic 6v6 mode, but only for a few weeks

This weekend, but 10 years ago, Blizzard announced its first original IP in a long time. Overwatcha team first-person shooter was presented to the surprise of visitors. Two years later, the game was released not only on PC, but also on consoles and received an award Game of the Year according to The Game Awards. A couple of years ago, the game evolved into a second version with changes and mods that completely changed the original setting of the game. After several comments from the development team, it was announced today that Overwatch will get a classic mode

although it will only be available for a limited time.

The original Overwatch is back… almost

This game mode will be available starting tomorrow, November 12, 2024 to December 2. Overwatch: Classic promises a nostalgic experience: “bringing back the heroes, players and gameplay to moments in the game’s history” and bringing back the heroes’ original abilities, as well as several cards as they were played. in version 1.0 May 2016. “You can also show off your abilities with one, two, or even six tanks to protect your front line, place multiple turrets on an objective, and force your opponents to fall into the Ilios Pit,” they comment on the game’s official blog.

Another interesting detail about this mode is that it restores the original classes that separated the characters attack and defensehow the game was originally presented, before it was converted into Iron, Tank And Middle. Along with that, this mode will only allow you to use the game’s classic skins, so if you’ve been playing for a while, it’s time to dust off your best outfits. Additionally, the return of classic cards such as Hanamura, Temple of Anubis, Volskaya Industriesamong other things, will be good news for fans and followers of the game who have not visited these places for many years.

For those hoping this will be a permanent game mode, Blizzard only mentioned that “while they have no plans to make this a single-player event, they will gauge player response” to see if it returns.