Overwatch

Epic and Blizzard have confirmed that four Overwatch characters will appear in Fortnite. D.Va, Tracer, Genji and Mercy are scheduled to arrive in the battle royale game on May 14.

April 20, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Blizzard has released a patch for Overwatch on Nintendo Switch 2, improving its framerate beyond the initial 30fps lock. The update makes the game more viable on the handheld, adding gyro controls. This coincides with Season 2, featuring new hero Sierra.

Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has told gamers who complain about titles they have no intention of playing to 'shut the fuck up, no one cares.' He made the remarks during a 10-hour stream of his new game, The Legend of California. Kaplan argued that developers ignore such uninformed hostility.

March 16, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Former Blizzard designer Jeff Kaplan described the cancelled MMO Titan as a major failure on the Lex Fridman podcast. He highlighted its chaotic development, lack of cohesion, and Blizzard's hubris after World of Warcraft's success. Kaplan warned executives to shut it down years before its cancellation.

Fareeha Andersen, the voice actor for Overwatch's new hero Anran, has voiced support for fans urging Blizzard to revert the character's in-game design to its original sharper features. This comes amid rising player numbers on Steam ahead of the Reign of Talon expansion launch on February 10. The expansion introduces five new heroes, including Anran, as Overwatch drops the '2' from its name in a major relaunch.

February 07, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Blizzard has revealed details for Overwatch Season 1, set to release on February 10, 2026, introducing five new heroes and the 'Reign of Talon' narrative arc. This update represents the game's most substantial overhaul, featuring a competitive rank reset, UI refresh, and new features to revitalize the player experience. The season includes events like the 'Conquest' meta-narrative and a Hello Kitty collaboration.