Blizzard is aware of individuals care in regards to the story in Overwatch, and it intends to flesh it out extra this yr.
In case you haven’t observed, it’s been some time since we received an Overwatch animated character quick. Even Orisa, the sport’s most recent hero, solely obtained a short introduction video.
Blizzard additionally hasn’t launched new story comics because the one from the holiday period. Rightfully, the neighborhood is anxious the developer has deserted the story.
In a thread on the official boards titled “Story cancelled?” many Overwatch gamers joined the dialog to prod Blizzard to problem a press release in regards to the matter. While they didn’t fairly get that, they managed to get the eye of lead author Michael Chu.
Chu got here in to substantiate the studio remains to be engaged on increasing the sport’s story, with a purpose of getting extra frequent story updates this yr. “We have a lot in the works, with Orisa and her story being the first release of the year,” mentioned Chu.
“One of our goals for 2017 is to try to have more frequent story-related updates and content, so we’re very busy with that.”
The lead author additionally teased “a little something else” coming “just around the corner”. Hopefully, he’s referring to story particulars for Orisa.
