
When Overwatch came out in 2016, the MOBA meets first-person shooter was a hit. Many publishers tried to capture the same lightning that Blizzard had, and most of them failed. The long-gestating sequel, Overwatch 2, is set to be released on October 4, 2022. Blizzard hopes the sequel will inject a much-needed boost of adrenaline into the series. But a string of missteps has left a bitter taste in the mouths of Overwatch fans.