Overwatch 2\u2019s<\/em> engagement and player interest have continued to nosedive early on this year though Blizzard, who shared the information with investors today, doesn’t seem to be pressing the panic button just yet.<\/p>
The hero shooter sequel has reportedly bounced back from a drop in April, with stat tracking site ActivePlayer.io<\/a> suggesting the monthly Overwatch 2<\/em> player base grew one and then eight percent in May and June respectively, to around 1,900,000 daily players.<\/p>
Part of the reason can be found in Blizzard’s PvE plans. The free mode was one of the biggest selling points<\/a> for the Overwatch <\/em>sequel, but after months of delays, the project was scrapped entirely<\/a>, leading to waves of backlash<\/a>.<\/p>
In response, Blizzard says<\/a> it is relying on Overwatch 2\u2019s<\/em> impending August ‘Invasion’ update to players back. The update, which will add new PvE story missions, a new hero progression feature and a totally new hero, and more modes, should be the spark needed to reignite the fandom, they explained in a review on July 20.<\/p>
The Invasion mode, which will cost around $15 USD, is a far cry from Overwatch 2’s<\/em> original PvE plans<\/a>, but Blizzard is optimistic. The company added the whole Overwatch <\/em>team is looking forward to its release, with everyone involved expecting it will lead to a course correction.<\/p>
This news also coincides with the gaming giant rethinking its Overwatch<\/em> League endeavors<\/a> as it enters the third financial quarter.<\/p>
Related: Blizzard trying to rescue Overwatch 2<\/em> with historic platform change<\/a><\/strong><\/p>
