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'Overwatch' Won't Get Its Most Exciting New Feature In Years Until Next Season
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Overwatch's Unvaulted battle passes, initially expected in Season 4's midcycle update, have been delayed until the start of Season 5 to allow more thorough quality assurance testing.
- Director Aaron Keller emphasized the need to avoid a bug-riddled launch, prioritizing a smooth and polished release for this long-anticipated feature.
- Unvaulted Passes will enable players to access previously missed battle pass cosmetics like emotes and sprays, though some older currencies and mythic skins won't transfer.
- Blizzard has yet to reveal detailed mechanics on purchasing and progressing through Unvaulted Passes but plans to provide more information before Season 5 begins.
- The delay reflects a broader trend in live-service games moving away from strict time-limited battle passes, offering players more flexibility in earning rewards.
