Uploaded December 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Game director Jeff Kaplan recaps Overwatch’s amazing year and discusses what’s on the horizon in 2017, including potential hero balances, new maps, new heroes, and several quality of life improvements.
00:09 – Jeff kicks off 2016 recap
01:00 – What did the developers learn from Ana and Sombra?
02:01 – Jeff talks about Eichenwalde, the Arcade, and 2016 Seasonal Events
03:08 – What's to come in early 2017 (i.e. new content)?
04:07 – Customization for Communication Wheel
05:06 – Customization for Spray Wheel
05:55 – Encourage Team Chat Social Feature
06:42 – Developers are working on multiple new heroes
07:42 – Developers are working on new maps and gamemodes
08:53 – Developers are working on enhancing the spectator mode for ESports coverage
09:38 – The Server Browser
11:18 – Jeff thanks the Overwatch community and wishes them well for the holiday season
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Clash on the battlefields of tomorrow and take your place in the ranks of Overwatch: a legendary force of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and wield extraordinary powers in the ultimate team-based shooter.
Learn more about Overwatch at: eu.battle.net/overwatch/en
Game director Jeff Kaplan recaps Overwatch’s amazing year and discusses what’s on the horizon in 2017, including potential hero balances, new maps, new heroes, and several quality of life improvements.
00:09 – Jeff kicks off 2016 recap
01:00 – What did the developers learn from Ana and Sombra?
02:01 – Jeff talks about Eichenwalde, the Arcade, and 2016 Seasonal Events
03:08 – What's to come in early 2017 (i.e. new content)?
04:07 – Customization for Communication Wheel
05:06 – Customization for Spray Wheel
05:55 – Encourage Team Chat Social Feature
06:42 – Developers are working on multiple new heroes
07:42 – Developers are working on new maps and gamemodes
08:53 – Developers are working on enhancing the spectator mode for ESports coverage
09:38 – The Server Browser
11:18 – Jeff thanks the Overwatch community and wishes them well for the holiday season
BEGIN YOUR WATCH: playoverwatch.com/en-gb/buy
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/channel/UCIUG4IllEehwwJMdeM9ejnQ?sub_confirmation=1
Check out all our Overwatch Animated Shorts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqviSFwR--ypFBps04YhTSbkTkWcPO2EN
Find us on...
Facebook: facebook.com/OverwatchEU
Twitter: twitter.com/OverwatchEU
YouTube: YouTube.com/channel/UCIUG4IllEehwwJMdeM9ejnQ
Clash on the battlefields of tomorrow and take your place in the ranks of Overwatch: a legendary force of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and wield extraordinary powers in the ultimate team-based shooter.
Learn more about Overwatch at: eu.battle.net/overwatch/en
