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Samuel Tolbert

UNCOVERED: Overwatch 2 s perk system radically changes how the game is played | History Defined

Orisa's major perks in Overwatch 2 let her choose between Protective Banner and Charged Javelin.

Developer Blizzard Entertainment took a deep dive on Wednesday into big changes coming to its free-to-play shooter Overwatch 2 in the near future, and one of the biggest changes for moment-to-moment gameplay is the introduction of a Perk system. This new mechanic allows players to level up during a match, choosing Minor and Major perks that thoroughly alter how a hero works.

Have you ever wanted Winston to have Chain Lightning that hits multiple enemies? Maybe you'd like Baptiste to have a Shoulder Turret that further boosts his healing. Or maybe you've got spite in your heart (I understand) and would like to Ramattra's Ravenous Vortex to explode mid-air.

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