Original plans for PvE were ambitious, featuring talent trees and hero progression which allowed heroes to customize many of their skills and abilities. PvE was promised as a big reason why Overwatch 2 was developed in the first place and also used as a justification for a period of time in the original Overwatch where new content wasn’t being released. Overwatch 2 was originally pitched as a huge PvE expansion, reworking PvP alongside it. Content creators and players alike have been speaking out, wondering why Overwatch 2 even happened in the first place. Unfortunately, with the release of the latest Overwatch 2 roadmap, Blizzard has revealed that the original plans for PvE have effectively been canceled, leaving players who were excited about the new core PvE mode in the dust. Rather than getting the "hero mode" with open-ended progression and talent systems previously spoken about, Overwatch 2 will not feature regular "co-op gameplay and co-op experiences" that'll form part of the live-service package.Overwatch 2 fans have waited patiently for years for the long-promised PvE-mode to come to the game, fitted with ambitious features such as talent trees and skill progression. The news that Overwatch 2 isn't getting a full-fat campaign, meanwhile, was more recent. It's reportedly far from a popular decision, with GameDeveloper reporting that a subsequent Q&A with Blizzard leadership only left developers "fuming."
Word of Blizzard's return-to-work policy initially hit the headlines in February of this year, with employees taking to Twitter to vent about the news. It's worth noting, however, that the thread has been pulled following Neuss' comments, with an explanation put in its place. Rumours began to swirl online that Blizzard calling workers back to the office had a detrimental effect on Overwatch 2's continued development, with one popular Twitter user citing someone from the studio as their source.
"That doesn't mean they don't deserve more of an explanation, though."
"I definitely don't expect anyone who is upset to be satisfied," Neuss replies. That's because Overwatch had "no content for three years" regarding PvE, with the promised campaign of Overwatch 2 being the light at the end of the tunnel. One fan says that "no matter how much context you give," no one will be satisfied. While some have accepted the decision, others still have frustrations to vent.
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