{"id":222097,"date":"2026-05-16T21:21:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T21:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/overwatch-2-developer-update-promises-more-pvp-news-this-month\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T21:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T21:21:22","slug":"overwatch-2-developer-update-promises-more-pvp-news-this-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/overwatch-2-developer-update-promises-more-pvp-news-this-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatch 2 Developer Update Promises More PvP News This Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Following the departure<\/a> of long-time Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan, fans have been concerned about the future of the franchise, specifically Overwatch 2. Today, the game\u2019s new director, Aaron Keller, offered a quick developer update to shed some light on when Blizzard plans to reveal more about the sequel ahead of Overwatch\u2019s 5th anniversary.<\/p>\n

As opposed to further discussing co-op and story, Keller says the next big info drop will elaborate on Overwatch 2\u2019s PvP element. On May 20, Blizzard will host a livestream featuring both developers and Overwatch League teams where they\u2019ll play matches in Overwatch 2\u2019s new maps. They\u2019ll also dive into the changes coming to the game\u2019s PvP. Exciting as that may sound, Keller makes sure to temper expectations by stating that the maps shown are very much a work in progress. Blizzard plans to share more about the competitive modes later in the year. On May 24, the Overwatch subreddit will host a developer AMA (Ask Me Anything) focused on Overwatch\u2019s development over the last five years as well as Overwatch 2\u2019s progress.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve been impatiently waiting for more news on Overwatch 2, this update might be music to your ears. Although I wouldn\u2019t expect to hear any word of a release window, it\u2019ll be nice to see Overwatch 2 in action and who knows what details could come out of the AMA. If nothing else, Blizzard could probably use a bit of positive news overall. The company\u2019s eSports division was recently hit with layoffs<\/a>, and its lawyers have been picking fights with Fox over a cartoon dog named Diablo<\/a>. It\u2019s been an odd time to be Blizzard, and arguably stranger to be a fan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What do you make of the upcoming Overwatch 2 updates? What else do you hope to learn about the game? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Following the departure of long-time Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan, fans have been concerned about the future of the franchise, specifically Overwatch 2. Today, the game\u2019s new director, Aaron Keller, offered a quick developer update to shed some light on when Blizzard plans to reveal more about the sequel ahead of Overwatch\u2019s 5th anniversary. As opposed to further discussing co-op and story, Keller says the next big info drop will elaborate on Overwatch 2\u2019s PvP element. On May 20, Blizzard will host a livestream featuring both developers and Overwatch League teams where they\u2019ll play matches in Overwatch 2\u2019s new maps. They\u2019ll also dive into the changes coming to the game\u2019s PvP. Exciting as that may sound, Keller makes sure to temper expectations by stating that the…<\/p>\n

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