When Overwatch 2 was first announced, people were eager to see what Blizzard Entertainment would include in their new hero shooter. Coming out nearly six years after the launch of the original, the sequel had some pretty big shoes to fill and high expectations to reach.
The second game in the franchise has been out for over a year now, and it’s had a rocky time. Not only do fans disagree with many of the new decisions, but several bugs and glitches hamper the experience. With games such as Concord and Marvel Rivals on the horizon, Overwatch 2 may be in danger.
Fans Lambast Overwatch 2 and Demand Return of Original Features
Sequels generally try to add new elements to the game but primarily build on the gameplay foundations laid by the first title. When Overwatch was first released, fans were instantly drawn to the frenetic 6v6 matches. However, Overwatch 2 changed a fundamental aspect of the game, and it appears to be the title’s undoing.
Instead of sticking with the 6v6 format, Overwatch 2 became a 5v5 game, much to the annoyance of fans. The criticism is so scathing that the title currently has a 1.6 user review score on Metacritic! Some fans feel Blizzard’s fumble of Overwatch 2 will be a subject of study for future game developers.
@SamitoFPS, a rank 1 in Overwatch, took to their X page to express their views on the hero shooter’s sequel. Their two major points of critique play into each other. The first is the lack of 6v6 matches, and the second is the powercreep. The latter is only occurring to balance the games, which can be remedied if 6v6 matches are brought back.
The replies in the comments agree, with one even saying they are now tired of the ordeal.
This sentiment is dangerous for a live-service title. This is compounded by the fact that competitor hero shooters are on the horizon, which is bad news for Blizzard. Unless the team can fix the issues and give the fans what they want, they risk bleeding players until Overwatch 2 is a dead game.
Fans Believe Potential Competitors Will Overtake Overwatch 2
Comparisons in the gaming industry happen all the time. But when fans are confident that a title such as Marvel Rivals will put Overwatch 2 to bed, it feels like a bad look for the franchise that was once considered the top of the genre.
It’s comments such as these that Blizzard needs to take seriously as a way to improve its game.
Even the launch of new seasons in the title has failed to rouse interest or praise from the player base. While the Transformers crossover did stir some conversations, it has since died out as skins can hold one’s attention for only so long.
On top of all this, releasing mid-season patches that nerf some characters with seemingly no reason only functions to further alienate the fan base. The writing may be on the wall for Blizzard, especially given that even Amazon gave up on the Prime Gaming rewards for the title.
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