Overwatch 2’s launch date could have simply been leaked. Last yr, Blizzard introduced Overwatch 2 at BlizzCon for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. A yr later, we have not seen or heard something in regards to the sequel. However, apparently this isn’t solely altering quickly, however the game’s launch date is pretty shut. While radio silence from Blizzard in regards to the game suggests it is nonetheless a methods off, a brand new rumor suggests it will likely be out earlier than spring of subsequent yr.
The rumor comes manner of Metro a outstanding Overwatch leaker and streamer who has confirmed to be a dependable supply up to now. Taking to Twitter, Metro suggests the brand new rumors that that subsequent Overwatch League season being delayed to April to allow them to launch alongside Overwatch 2 are true, which suggests a beta or full launch round BlizzCon in February 2021 are true. In different phrases, if the subsequent Overwatch League season is not arriving to April to coincide with the discharge of Overwatch 2, it will be protected to imagine Overwatch might be out earlier than April.
“Rumors of the subsequent Overwatch League season being delayed till April to verify they’ll launch with Overwatch 2 recommend that the anticipated beta and even full launch of the game round Blizzcon in February 2021 could be very probably,” stated Metro.
Overwatch 2 launch information! 🤠
Rumors of the subsequent OWL season being delayed till April to verify they’ll launch with OW2 recommend that the anticipated beta and even full launch of the game round Blizzcon in February 2021 could be very probably!
— Metro (@Metro_OW) October 18, 2020
Of course, like each rumor and leaks, take every little thing right here with a grain of salt. Not solely is nothing right here official, however even when it is 100 % correct, it is also topic to vary. As for Blizzard, it has declined to touch upon this newest rumor, and it is unlikely that is going to vary as the corporate has a reasonably strict “no remark” coverage with regards to rumors.
Overwatch 2 is in growth for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. At the second of publishing, there’s been no phrase of the game coming to PS5 or Xbox Series X, however it’s protected to imagine the game might be a cross-gen launch.
