'Overwatch' news: Art book officially announced, pre-orders set

Blizzard is set to release an "Overwatch" art book sometime in October. YouTube/PlayOverwatch

Blizzard is giving fans a chance to have a look-see at the overall creative process for "Overwatch." This is by way of releasing an art book, designed specifically to feature the game's development. It is expected to arrive this year.

According to WWG, the special book is titled "The Art of Overwatch" and is expected to arrive sometime in October, though no exact date has been revealed yet. It will feature the things that the studio did to bring the game to life. From the way the characters were made all the way to the world mapping, all of these are expected to be part of the upcoming art book. In addition, the art book will offer relevant quotes from various artists and developers involved in creating the hit shooter game. It is considered as a window to one of the most popular titles of recent memory.

"The Art of Overwatch" will arrive in two different versions — the standard edition and the collector's edition. The former will be sold for $49.99, while the former has a price of $100. One bonus for the collector's edition is the fancy package it offers. It comes with a stunning clamshell box with a magnetic closure and even includes an acetate slipcover featuring one of the most popular heroes —Tracer.

COG reports that the "Overwatch" art book is already up for pre-order on Amazon. Either of the editions, fans will definitely acquire a great deal. They will have the chance to indulge in illustrations and developer backstories, all commenting on the interesting character roster of the game.

Following its launch in May 2016, "Overwatch" quickly garnered a huge following. The title boasts millions and millions of players, and the community still continues to grow each day. It is deemed as one of the greatest shooter games ever developed.

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