“Overwatch 2 Promises Revolutionary PvP Gameplay Updates Amidst Marvel’s Dominance in Hero Shooters”

According to many, Marvel Competitors currently reigns supreme in the hero shooter genre, but this does not mean Overwatch is done for. Blizzard is hinting at an Overwatch 2 Spotlight event on February 12 that will unveil a “revolutionary” set of modifications for the classic FPS.

Importantly, Blizzard continues to emphasize that terminology. In a blog entry titled “revolutionary PvP gameplay modifications coming,” the developers state that “in 2025, Overwatch 2 will be filled with revolutionary changes to the PvP experience that will be unlike anything you’ve witnessed before.” Such fundamental changes, in fact, that “it’s going to take more than just a blog or a developer update to inform you about what we have coming this year.”

The Overwatch 2 Spotlight will air on February 12 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT via YouTube and Twitch. “Not only are we addressing remarkable changes in gameplay, but you’ll also catch a preview of new heroes, new maps, and even more content arriving this February and beyond,” Blizzard states.

While some players were perhaps a bit too eager to declare Overwatch’s demise, Overwatch 2 has undeniably struggled to find its footing, leaving ample opportunities for a title like Marvel Competitors to shine. Recently, Blizzard has begun to investigate options such as a return to 6v6 gameplay and a full Overwatch Classic mode, and it seems the developers have more planned as they strive to recapture the glory of the hero shooter’s prime days.

It may be time to stop referring to Marvel Competitors as an Overwatch 2 killer, since its features have already surpassed it.