A historic update for Overwatch 2 is on the way. According to this, Blizzard wants to break the success of Marvel Rivals.
Blizzard made an intriguing announcement. The company announced that it will provide an unprecedented and game-changing update for Overwatch 2 this year. It's not yet clear what these big changes are, but Blizzard will be holding an Overwatch 2 stream on February 12th to share all the details with players.
Game-changing update for Overwatch 2 to be unveiled on February 12
The stream will introduce not only the highly anticipated new features, but also the new heroes and maps that will be added to the game this year. In addition, various Overwatch 2 creators will be among the first to try out the new content.
One of the most talked about potential changes among players is the possibility of Overwatch returning to a 6v6 format. Blizzard's recent experimentation with a 6v6 playlist after Overwatch 2's move to 5v5 matches reinforces this possibility.
Players will try to complete special missions with their friends named Sigma, Roadhog, Soldier: 76, Mei, Torbjorn, Widowmaker, Lifeweaver, Moira, Ana, and Illari, and will be rewarded with big prizes if they succeed.
The announcement of big changes in Overwatch 2 seems to follow the success of Marvel Rivals in 2024. Developed by NetEase, the Marvel-themed game topped Steam with 20 million players in less than two weeks.
Marvel Rivals takes a heavy-handed approach to content updates, adding at least two new playable characters every three-month season. By comparison, Overwatch 2 only received three new heroes in 2024. Marvel Rivals also prioritizes balance changes and data sharing about popular heroes/villains.
