Blizzard Renames Overwatch 2 Back to Overwatch

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This rebranding marks a strategic pivot for the development team. General Manager Walter Kong noted that the studio’s internal goal is a “return to form,” aiming to recapture the magic and community trust that defined the game’s early years.

The fresh start brings more than just a name change. Blizzard has teased an expanded storyline and a roadmap featuring 10 new heroes slated for release through 2026. To kick things off, a Hello Kitty collaboration is scheduled to begin on February 10—a fitting partnership for a game celebrating its storied past while looking toward its 10th anniversary.

Despite the cancellation of the original story mode, Blizzard intends to double down on character-driven narratives as the FPS approaches its decade milestone.