Blizzard delays Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 to 2023

Overwatch 2 Diablo 4Blizzard Entertainment said Tuesday that the release of highly anticipated sequels has been postponed. Based on remarks made by Activision Blizzard investors, these sequels might not come out until 2023.

“While we are still planning to deliver a substantial amount of content from Blizzard next year, we are now planning for a later launch for Overwatch2 DiabloIV than originally envisaged,” Activision Blizzard said Tuesday. “These are two of the most eagerly anticipated titles in the industry, and our teams have made great strides towards completion in recent quarters. But we believe giving the teams some extra time to complete production and continue growing their creative resources to support the titles after launch will ensure that these releases delight and engage their communities for many years into the future.”

Blizzard Entertainment did not communicate release dates. Overwatch2 Diablo 4Other than to mention earlier in the year, neither game would be published in 2021. These two games were revealed at BlizzCon 2019. Overwatch 2It was highly anticipated that the arrival would be sometime around 2022.

Overwatchers will have a sneak peak of what’s to come. Overwatch 2’s new game rules next spring, when the Overwatch League will run on an “early build” of the sequel’s new 5v5 competitive multiplayer mode.

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