The game Overwatch, which is available on the Nintendo Switch among other platforms, is experiencing an extremely active year. Aside from the release of eight new heroes over the last few months, Blizzard has prepared a massive update that completely overhauls the Battle Pass system, making it much more convenient for players.
What is new in Season 4?
The fourth season, which has already started, gives players more control over the order in which they unlock cosmetic items. The main change is that the Battle Pass is no longer absolutely linear. Its 80 tiers are broken down into shorter tracks of 8-10 stages, which can be completed in any order. At the end of each such track, an epic or legendary skin awaits players.
- More freedom: complete tracks as it suits you, and get your desired rewards faster.
- Tier Hack feature: premium pass owners will be able to replace one legendary skin with another from past seasons.
- Legacy Battle Pass Unvault: in September, Blizzard will add a system that will allow players to return to old battle passes and earn missed rewards.
Community reaction and game success
Fans of the game met this news with excitement. Many are happy for the opportunity to finally get desired items that were lost a few years ago. It is quite likely that this decision by the developers was influenced by the success of competitors who already use similar battle pass retention mechanics.
It is worth noting that Overwatch continues to remain one of the developers' most successful projects. And along with the launch of the fourth season, a new tank class character appeared in the game — D.Mon.
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