Summary
A newOverwatchgame might be on the horizon, and it’s reportedly going to be a mobile game. First released in 2016, the popular hero shooter attracted the attention of fans with its dynamic gameplay and a roster of characters with unique abilities. The sequel,Overwatch 2, was released seven years later with more exciting game modes and improved gameplay.
Overwatch 2recently launched Season 16, which debuts a new character named Freja, a game mode called Stadium, and exciting new skins. The new season also added useful features like Hero Bans in Competitive Play, which will encourage more players to be more strategic with their hero selection. So far,Overwatch 2Season 16 is one of the game’s biggest updates because of the amount of content it brings.
It seems like developer Blizzard isn’t stopping with massiveOverwatch 2updates. According to areport by MTN, Blizzard is allegedly already planning its nextOverwatchgame, and that it tappedThe Finalsdeveloper Nexon to create amobile game. Blizzard has reportedly been bidding with major Korean game companies since the fourth quarter of 2024, offering the service rights for “Overwatch Mobile.” It’s still unknown if the upcoming game will be namedOverwatch Mobile, and the devs are said to be calling it “Overwatch 3” internally, which could suggest that this might bridge the gap between the console version and the alleged mobile version.
Who is Nexon, Overwatch Mobile’s Rumored Developer?
As mentioned, Blizzard is rumored to be working with Nexon for its newOverwatchgame. Nexon is best known for developing and publishingThe Finalsunder its subsidiary Embark Studios.The Finalsis a popular team-based PvP shooterthat allows players to alter, exploit, and destroy their environment to achieve certain goals in matches. If it’s true that Nexon is working on theOverwatchmobile game, it would make sense considering the studio’s success in makingThe Finals' immersive maps and exciting gunplay.
On the other hand, there could also be concerns from avid players about the quality of the rumored newOverwatchgame because of the platform. That being said, many tech brands have innovated and evolved their smartphones to cater to graphics-intense mobile games, so anOverwatchmobile game wouldn’t be out of the picture. Likewise, other popular franchises likeCall of DutyandPUBGare doing well on mobile;Valorantis also developing its own mobile version.
Blizzard and Nexon Deal Doesn’t Just Include Overwatch Mobile
Apart from a potentialOverwatchmobile game, the report added thatBlizzard could also be working with Nexon for a possible newStarCraftgame. Rumors started last year when Blizzard posted job openings for an open-world shooter game, which many fans believe could be related toStarCraft. If the information is reliable, then bothOverwatchandStarCraftfans have a lot to look forward to.
