One Year Later, Overwatch 2 Still Feels Like a Work in Progress

After the original Overwatch racked up game of the year awards and put the hero shooter genre on the map, expectations were understandably high for its sequel. Its initial reveal was promising, as the game promised a deep and highly replayable PvE experience alongside a significant update for the critically acclaimed multiplayer. Unfortunately, the launch of Overwatch 2 on October 4, 2022, was far from ideal. While Overwatch 2 did hit some impressive player milestones when it debuted in early access, it was hit with a startling amount of negativity.