Overwatch 2 PvE Cancelled, Focus Shifts to PvP

In a blog post on May 19, 2023, Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller announced that the game’s PvE mode has been cancelled. Keller said that the team had “struggled to find its footing” with the mode, and that it “wasn’t meeting our standards.”

The cancellation of PvE is a major blow to Overwatch 2, which was originally announced as a PvE-focused game. The game’s PvP mode has been in development for years, but it has been criticized for being too similar to the original Overwatch.

Keller said that the team is still committed to Overwatch 2, and that they are “refocusing our efforts on PvP.” He said that the team is “excited to share more about our plans for PvP in the coming months.”

The cancellation of PvE is a disappointment for many Overwatch fans, but it is not entirely unexpected. The game has been in development for years, and it has been delayed several times. It is clear that the development team has struggled to find its footing with the game.

The cancellation of PvE also raises questions about the future of Overwatch as a franchise. The game was originally conceived as a PvE-focused game, and it is unclear how the PvP-only experience will be received by fans.

Only time will tell if Overwatch 2 can be a success without PvE. However, the cancellation of PvE is a major blow to the game, and it is unclear how the team will be able to turn things around.

Reactions to the Cancellation

The cancellation of Overwatch 2 PvE has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some fans are disappointed, while others are not surprised.

Some fans who are disappointed with the cancellation have expressed their frustration on social media. They have accused the development team of abandoning the game, and they have said that they are no longer interested in playing Overwatch 2.

Other fans are not surprised by the cancellation. They have said that they were expecting the game to be delayed or cancelled, given the long development time and the lack of information about the game.

It is still too early to say how the cancellation of PvE will affect Overwatch 2. However, it is clear that the game has lost some of its momentum. The development team will need to do a lot to win back the trust of fans.