Following Blizzard’s confirmation that Overwatch 2 won’t be released in 2021, the community took to social media to share their mixed feelings on the matter.
During a February 4 earnings call, Activision Blizzard finally touched on Overwatch 2 for the first time in 15 months. However, the news wasn’t what many were hoping to hear.
Despite recently passing a “major” internal milestone, the title is still quite far off. Blizzard President J. Allen Brack confirmed that a full release isn’t expected until 2022 “at the earliest.”
Naturally, this news exploded across the internet as Overwatch players have desperately been holding out for new content.
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As with most video game delays, the majority of today’s reactions were filled with disappointment. It certainly wasn’t the positive development fans were hoping for.
“I think it might be a good time to bring one of the few heroes they plan to launch Overwatch 2 with to Overwatch 1,” ‘MattTheHuman’ suggested on Twitter.
I think it might be a good time to bring one of the few heroes they plan to launch Overwatch 2 with to Overwatch 1.
— MattTheHuman (@MattTheHuman1) February 4, 2021
If the sequel does in fact launch in 2022, that will have left a staggering gap between fresh content drops. It would be roughly 22 months since the last hero, and 33 months since the last map, assuming a January 2022 launch.
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“This is a little much now,” Overwatch League commentator Mitch ‘Uber’ Leslie chimed in on Twitter. “I’m not f**king Ghandi.”
I won't lie, I've really embraced delayed gratification in my life as a way of deepening my sense of discipline and appreciating what I already have but
This is a little much now, I'm not fuckin Ghandi https://t.co/XbINIv4JJq
— Mitch Leslie (@ubershouts) February 4, 2021
Others joked that the game might not see the light of day for a lot longer than most think. “Can’t wait to play Overwatch 2 on the PS6,” ‘friendzoneCEO’ joked.
Meanwhile, popular content creator ‘Skill Up’ approached the news with a more pragmatic response. “Personally, I think the last thing Blizzard needs is another botched or rushed release,” he explained. “Taking their time was what made [original] Blizzard great.”
Blizzard says no Diablo IV this year (expected) and no Overwatch 2. No releases this year other than Diablo Immortal.
Many pissed about the OW news. Personally I think the last thing Blizzard needs is another botched/rushed release. Taking their time was what made OG Blizz great
— Skill Up (@SkillUpYT) February 5, 2021
Holding off until the game is just right could be a blessing in disguise for Blizzard. While fans are eager to get their hands on any new content, waiting to release a great game is always better than rushing out a mediocre game.
Even with the new release window, BlizzConline 2021 is right around the corner to potentially lift the lid on even more Overwatch 2 news. Here’s how you can tune in on February 19.
