The "Overwatch" fix that requires reinstallation is a "remastered" update, according to Blizzard

We recently shared a statement from the Blizzard team about an upcoming Overwatch update that is apparently so great, players need to reinstall the game entirely. Now, the studio has offered a little more clarification on why the next patch is so monumental.

In an email addressed to Kotaku, a Blizzard representative said the new update would be a "remastered" fix designed to improve the entire game, including load times, memory optimization, bug fixes "on many cards," the console and data editing "supports future content." With the confirmation that there are 6 new confirmed heroes on the way, it is clear that the studio has a lot of plans for their shooter.

Regarding the previous statement of the studio that triggered everything, Blizzard took the Overwatch forums to make known the latest news of a huge update on the horizon. "We wanted to take the early lead and let you know what to expect with our next big patch," the team said in its latest message. We do not currently have a publication date / time with this, but we will update this thread once we have done so. "

They added, "The next major fix will bring some pretty fundamental changes to the game client. The number of changes made in the background is large enough that we can not just fix the current content. When the next patch is released, the client will fully reinstall to handle these changes. We know this is not ideal for users with meter connections. We hope this announcement will help you prepare for this update. "

As we mentioned earlier, one of the aspects of Overwatch This keeps it so strong that almost every month since its launch, something new is happening. Whether it's a new comic book, an animated short film or a new card / hero – there's always Something past. Combine this with the constant rotation of new events with even more rewards to win, and it's easy to understand why players do not seem to be able to leave this game online. While constant dedication is admirable, it is also why Blizzard has said he does not want to work on a sequel in the near future. And you know what? This suits us because there is still much to explore with the current list of heroes and their complex past with Blackwatch.

Reinstall or not, we can not wait to see what else the Overwatch the team has its sleeves.