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Blizzard Unveils Overwatch 2 Overhaul with New Features

By Mazen (Mithrie) Turkmani
Published: July 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM BST

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📺 Trenches VR Gameplay Revealed

Trenches VR gameplay revealed immerses players in the claustrophobic tunnels and bomb-scarred landscapes of World War I with stunning fidelity. In the official Trenches VR - Coming 2025 | PS VR2 Games trailer, we witness a soldier's frantic dash down muddy corridors as unseen horrors lurk around every corner. The trailer teases atmospheric lighting, tactile interactions with sandbags and rifles, and the signature haptic feedback of the Meta Quest 3 and PS VR2 headsets.


Why the Trenches VR trailer can't capture the full experience is simple: VR transcends flat screens. While cinematic cuts can showcase raw atmosphere, no amount of footage can convey the pulse-pounding tension of actually peering over a parapet or ducking incoming mortar fire. If you're curious about hardware that can truly deliver on that immersion, check out my review of the Meta Quest 3 headset. When Trenches VR releases in mid-2025, you'll be able to download the beta client directly from the PS VR2 store or sideload it on your Meta Quest via App Lab.

📺 Sea of Thieves Custom Servers Announced

Sea of Thieves custom servers announced for 2026 mark a new chapter for Rare's flagship pirate adventure. According to Videogames Chronicle's report on paid custom servers heading to Sea of Thieves, players will be able to rent their own dedicated shards and tweak everything from loot drops to storm frequency. These premium realms promise full control over gameplay rules—ideal for content creators, role-players, or anyone craving a bespoke buccaneer playground.


Why custom servers could reshape the high seas lies in flexibility. Since its launch in March 2018, Sea of Thieves has thrived on emergent multiplayer interactions, but shared servers meant shared rules. With paid custom servers arriving in early 2026, guilds can craft narrative-driven campaigns, speedrun challenges, or hardcore survival modes without outside interference. To access these servers, sailors will log into the main menu on PC or console, navigate to the "Custom Realms" tab, and subscribe through their Microsoft account.

📺 Overwatch 2 Overhaul Announced

Overwatch 2 overhaul announced by Blizzard focuses on bolstering the game's PvE mode, an element fans have clamored for since launch. In the cinematic reveal "Zero Hour" for Overwatch 2, we glimpse story missions expanding the lore of the Overwatch universe—complete with fan-favorite heroes like Tracer, Winston, and a mysterious new adversary. Meanwhile, Game Rant's coverage of big plans slated for 2026 confirms a roadmap packed with fresh PvE chapters, hero reworks, and seasonal events.


How to download the latest Overwatch 2 update is straightforward: open Blizzard's Battle.net launcher on PC or select Overwatch 2 from your PlayStation or Xbox dashboard. The patch, expected to drop in Q4 2025, introduces improved AI for co-op missions, revamped progression systems, and quality-of-life tweaks such as crossplay enhancements and an updated matchmaker. Whether you prefer lightning-fast assaults with Genji or the strategic power plays of Reinhardt, these updates aim to deepen both narrative and competitive gameplay.

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