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The Latest Breaking News from Overwatch

'Overwatch 2' is a failed idea

Blizzard has spent four years selling an Overwatch 2 that's never happening.

PC Gamer

Blizzard says Overwatch 2's canceled PvE mode would've been more like the MMO it also canceled

"Overwatch was the crawl, a dedicated version of PvE was the walk, and an MMO was the run"

GamesRadar

Overwatch 2 director on scrapped PvE co-op Hero Mode: 'This has been hard for us'

Overwatch 2's Game Director Aaron Keller reflects on Blizzard's decision to cut the PvE Hero Mode.

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Overwatch 2 director says canceled PvE mode was part of an ambitious plan to one day make an Overwatch MMO

"It's now obvious that we weren’t as focused as we should have been on a game that was a runaway hit."

PC Gamer

Overwatch 2 lead shoots down rumour that a promised PvE mode was gutted due to a controversial policy change

The real reason is "less exciting"

GamesRadar

Overwatch 2 was a mistake

Overwatch 2 has scrapped the PvE campaign leaving fans frustrated and disappointed by the team's approach to the "sequel."

Windows Central

’Overwatch 2' PvE Cancellation Might Be the Best Outcome for Players

'Overwatch 2's disappointing PvE news might actually be a blessing in disguise for the conflicted team-based shooter.

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With PvE gutted, why did we need Overwatch 2 in the first place?

With the death of Hero Mode, Blizzard has completed the destruction of its bold new franchise

GamesRadar

Overwatch 2's future is looking bright without PvE

Blizzard’s controversial decision to change Overwatch 2’s approach to PvE will benefit the FPS game in the long run.

TechRadar

Overwatch 2 PvE mode cancelled – and it's a genuine travesty

Hero mode is officially dead and although Overwatch 2 devs have stated we will see elements of it, fans are disappointed.

Daily Mirror

Overwatch 2 is killing the PvE mode it was supposed to be built around

Overwatch 2's hero mode is dead

GamesRadar

Overwatch 2 cancels promised co-op PvE mode, will be worked into live service [Update]

Overwatch 2 dev Blizzard has cancelled its original PvE mode, and will work it into its live service.

Windows Central

Overwatch 2 needs this big change and it needs it soon

Overwatch 2 throws its characters under the bus by not letting them shine in story mode.

TechRadar

Activision isn't sure how long the Overwatch League and CoD League will last, says efforts to address challenges 'may prove unsuccessful'

Activision said in a recent SEC filing that the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues continue to face 'headwinds.'

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Overwatch 2 Soldier 76 guide: lore, abilities, and gameplay

In Overwatch 2, Soldier 76 is a staple of the game with reliable offensive and defensive capabilities.

TechRadar

Overwatch 2 Roadhog guide: lore, abilities, and gameplay

In Overwatch 2, Roadhog seems to fluctuate between an unstoppable force or a very moveable object.

TechRadar

Overwatch 2's characters are great but suffer from a big flaw

Overwatch 2 owes its lasting appeal to its expressive and distinctive characters and some of them deserve better.

TechRadar

Overwatch 2 Sigma guide: lore, abilities, and gameplay

In Overwatch 2, Sigma has entered the sequel with rocks blazing and is now one of the most viable tanks.

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Daily Mirror

Overwatch 2: latest Prime Gaming rewards offer five Battle Pass levels

Amazon Prime subscribers are in luck as Prime Gaming benefits now extend to Overwatch 2 for the first time

Daily Mirror

Who exactly is Overwatch 2 catering for? Exec producer justifies Season 4 changes

In an exclusive interview with the Executive Producer of Overwatch 2, we find out who the game is really catered to

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The best Overwatch 2 maps ranked from amazing to ‘meh’

The best Overwatch 2 maps make the best use of every inch and create multiple paths for both teams to experiment, and we ranked them all

Windows Central

Overwatch 2 has brought the hammer down on 100,000 cheaters since launch

Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard has revealed that over 100,000 cheaters have been punished since October.

PC Gamer

The world's most disgusting grenade is now available in Overwatch 2

It might be more effective than regular grenades.

TechRadar

Counter-Strike 2 vs. Overwatch 2 - the dos and don’ts of making an online multiplayer sequel

The main learning? Good business sense and good creative ideas are totally at odds with each other.

PC Gamer

Oops, Overwatch 2's new hero is actually a giant slingshot

Throwing your teammates across the map still counts as support, right?

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