Fellowship Pre-Season 2 Overview | BIG NEWS & CONTENT OUTLINE

TLDR;

This video provides a high-level overview of the upcoming update for Fellowship, scheduled for February 19th. The update includes a seasonal reset, two new heroes, improvements to the new player experience with the introduction of the Forest Meadow, hero updates and balance changes, the addition of an in-game store, and future features like communities and profile customization. The focus is on long-term health and accessibility of the game, with deep dives into each feature planned for the near future.

• Seasonal reset will occur, resetting hero progression (gear, abilities, talents) but retaining cosmetics and mounts (excluding leaderboard trims).
• Two new heroes, a tank and a healer, are expected to be included in the update.
• A new play space called Forest Meadow is being added to improve the new player experience and provide a meaningful activity while waiting in queues.
• An in-game store will be added, offering new cosmetic options and a way to support the game.
• Future features being worked on include communities for in-game group creation and profile customization.

Introduction [0:00]

The speaker announces that the next Fellowship update is targeted for February 19th and provides a top-level overview of the upcoming features. More detailed information about each feature will be released in the coming weeks.

Seasonal Reset Details [0:41]

The seasonal reset will reset hero progression, including gear, abilities, and talents. Players will retain cosmetics and mounts earned or purchased, except for leaderboard trims, which are tied to the season. All currencies will be reset on February 19th, encouraging players to spend them before the update. The reset aims to ensure a fair start for everyone in preseason 2. Players will be able to re-earn abilities and talents through new systems.

New Heroes [2:24]

Two new heroes, a tank and a healer, are likely to be included in the February 19th update. The placeholder code names for the heroes are Sunna and Lisa, but their final names will be different. The character models and cosmetics for these heroes are impressive.

New Player Experience: Forest Meadow [3:22]

A major focus of the update is improving the new player experience. A new play space called the Forest Meadow is being added to provide a relaxed environment for new players to learn and practice. This space will also give players something meaningful to do while waiting in queues. The Forest Meadow will allow players to experience new skills and abilities in combat situations without pressure. It will be a drop-in and drop-out space with objectives, respawning mobs, and quests that help unlock skills and abilities, similar to dungeon completions in preseason 1.

Hero Updates and Balance Changes [5:39]

The update will include hero updates and balance changes to the existing roster. For example, Turk's swing mechanic will be adjusted, and Mara's bleed builds are being looked at to improve their performance. The changes will likely focus on the talent tree level, without adding brand new hero abilities.

In-Game Store [6:26]

An in-game store will be added in the February 19th update, offering new cosmetic options. This provides a way for players to support the game and acquire cool-looking cosmetics. More details on how the store will work and the available cosmetics will be released soon.

Future Features: Communities and Profile Customization [6:57]

Several features are planned for the update cycle but may not be available on day one. The "communities" feature will allow players to create and join groups with shared chats and member lists, supporting various interests and goals within the game. Players can join multiple communities and set a primary one, potentially displayed as a tag. Profile customization is also in development, allowing players to personalize their profiles with frames, backgrounds, titles, and icons.

General Improvements and Keybinds [9:16]

The team is focusing on general improvements to the game, including ongoing UI enhancements. Hero-specific keybinds will be added, addressing a long-requested feature. A full list of changes will be released closer to February 19th.

Conclusion [9:59]

The update will be significant, with two new heroes, improvements to the new player experience, and general gameplay enhancements. The team is committed to the long-term health and accessibility of Fellowship. More deep-dive videos on the mentioned features and other unannounced content will be released soon.