… Microsoft fully acquired Activision Blizzard in Oct. 2023, but Xbox's troubles did not end there. Over the past several years, Xbox has had multiple rounds of layoffs, many of which have impacted developers working at Activision Blizzard studios . …
… Blizzard plans to add a total of 10 new heroes to the game in 2026 . The teaser for Hero 51 follows an announcement from Blizzard and webcomic company Webtoon on a new expansion of Overwatch 's lore, which will continue the game's current Reign of Talon storyline. …
… We'll add more details when Blizzard reveals images and official information on the 10th anniversary cosmetics. …
… Anran's original model closely resembled Kiriko's and that of other "cute" characters, and while face-swapping isn't unique to Overwatch or Blizzard, for that matter , the design went against the confident warrior-in-training persona Blizzard wanted to build up for her. …
… Blizzard plans to add a total of 10 new heroes to the game in 2026 . Overwatch is available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Related The oral history of Overwatch The rise, fall, and redemption of Blizzard's hero shooter
… Since then, Blizzard has improved its reputation with players. Seemingly in response to Marvel Rivals , Overwatch 's biggest hero shooter competitor, Blizzard has released new characters at a far more consistent pace. …
… Those commitments were announced in an attempt to placate regulators in the U.S., U.K., and E.U. as the $68.7 billion merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard was being scrutinized. …
… These jokes being stealth announcements for actual things. …
… Blizzard It’s currently unclear how Blizzard has been impacted by the layoffs, though Sharma’s memo does seem to indicate the publisher will face cuts. At the moment, Blizzard is juggling several IPs including Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Diablo. …
… In 2015, the publisher formed Activision Blizzard Studios with the intent of adapting Activision Blizzard's stable of properties into film and TV projects. …