First Overwatch Developer Update Without Jeff Kaplan Reveals When Fans Can Learn More About the Sequel
Overwatch is in a precarious position. Content support for the original game has seemingly ended, Overwatch 2 is still without a release window, and former director Jeff Kaplan has left the team. Communication and transparency is key to maintaining the relationship between Blizzard and the Overwatch community, so Blizzard has shared a new Overwatch developer update from its new director Aaron Keller.
The title of Keller's first Overwatch developer update is "What's Next," however, the short update doesn't actually delve into what's next for Overwatch 2 so much as when fans can expect to hear more information. Keller reveals two upcoming events that will delve further into what Blizzard is working on for fans to look forward to. He also notes that Blizzard is "dedicated to sharing more information" regarding Overwatch 2's development in the future.
Blizzard's first upcoming event, and what Overwatch fans will care most about, is a showcase of Overwatch 2's PvP that will air on May 20. Blizzard will be working with the Overwatch League team to debut PvP gameplay, along with new maps coming in the sequel. Keller says that he and the team will also be discussing some of the team's philosophy going into the next iteration of competitive Overwatch, with a focus on changes. Lead hero designer Geoff Goodman and associate art director Dion Rogers will also participate.
The second event will be more lowkey, but will offer Overwatch players the chance to submit questions directly to the Overwatch team. There will be an Ask Me Anything session on the Overwatch subreddit on May 24. The focus will be on the past five years of Overwatch's development, so it's more about Overwatch's fifth anniversary than about PvP or other gameplay. It's still an opportunity for fans to ask about those subjects, however.
Clearly, when Keller says that Blizzard is dedicated to sharing more, he apparently meant starting immediately. Two events happening in May is a fast turnaround. It's also an important statement by Keller, because Blizzard's lack of communication and details about Overwatch 2 has been one of the largest criticisms of its ongoing development so far. Blizzard will hopefully continue the trend into June and beyond.
Overwatch fans are undoubtedly hungry for more information about Overwatch 2. As Keller says in the video, PvE and co-op have previously been discussed, but PvP hasn't. Since PvP is easily Overwatch's, and presumably Overwatch 2's main focus, it's surprising that Blizzard hasn't shared any information about it yet. The May 20 presentation could end up being the biggest Overwatch 2 event yet.
Overwatch 2 is in development for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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