After the success of Diablo III on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, developer Blizzard's new team-based shooter Overwatch always looked like a strong fit for consoles. It's no surprise, then, that Overwatch: Origins Edition has leaked – a PS4 package featuring the main first-person game alongside a bunch of bonus goodies. According to a promotional image, it'll launch in Spring 2016.
It's actually unclear whether this title will adopt a free-to-play model or not, but if it does, it seems like the retail release will be stacked with extra content. According to a GAME listing which emerged ahead of time, the Origins Edition will include 21 heroes and five skins. There'll also be content based upon previous Blizzard games like World of Warcraft and StarCraft 2.
Other details are scarce right now, but given the timing of these leaks, we suspect that this was set to be announced at Blizzcon, which is scheduled to kick off this evening. And if you've read this article wondering what the heck Overwatch even is – don't worry, you won't be alone – we've included some gameplay footage for your viewing pleasure below.
[source eurogamer.net, via overpwn.com]
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Looks nice just like on the PC i can understand they want get some off that sweet console money.
Meh
I'm pretty pumped for this, hoping I can get into the pc beta at some point. But I too thought this might be free to play?
Looks pretty mental. Not sure it's overly accurate but for some reason it puts me in mind of Serious Sam crossed with Power Stone!
There's also a Overwatch - Collector's Edition but it didn't show what the extra contents were.
I think Overwatch on consoles will lack features since, it doesn't run on Battle.net.
Just look ad Diablo 3 as example, no season's.
Heck, I might get bored of Black Ops 3 by the time it launches. Maybe I'll give it a try!
@irken004 @Swiket @SkanetWasTaken @get2sammyb I have seen in several places that it will cost $60 at launch for all systems (PC, PS4, Xbox One) with a release date of June 21st.
And still no Hearthstone, I'm amazed it hasn't come to consoles yet. You'd think it would be free money for them.
@artemisthemp not to mention the biggest problem with Diablo 3 not running on battlenet.. you could hack the hell out of that game, so made playing online a pointless exercise, which is a real shame - because that is one seriously excellent game.
@Cron_13 Ya.
Also makes Hardcore easier.
@artemisthemp makes everything easier when you can one shot bosses at the highest level
@Cron_13 You need a insane Paragon for that
@artemisthemp naw, you can take a ps3 or xbox 360 save, edit it and change weapon stats - then import into the new gen versions.
Swords that will one shot anything regardless of paragon - legendary gems that will ding you from 1 to maximum paragon level in a few kills.. All because blizzard doesnt use battlenet and store characters server side for consoles.
Shame.
@Cron_13 talking legit
I'm game. My PC has rubbish specs so a console release is a welcome surprise!
Saw this on BestBuy's website, came here almost certain I'd see an article about the game.
Sure enough, here we are.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/overwatch-collectors-edition-playstation-4/4710701.p?id=bb4710701&skuId=4710701
Admittedly most of my interest in this game is based on Tracer, but I've wanted this since they announced it last Blizzcon.
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi that's about my opinion as well I'm more interested in Battleborn. This could be good, but I'll wait and see when it's closer to the release date.
Its just a bad Team Fortress 2, but then again its Blizzard and they have been a terrible developer for such a long time
Especially in balance.
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