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Blizzard bring games back to China via new NetEase agreement
Overwatch, Diablo and more to return.
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When to say farewell to the original Overwatch - and hello to its sequel.
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Blizzard bring games back to China via new NetEase agreement
Overwatch, Diablo and more to return.
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This new Overwatch animated mini-series, Genesis, debuts later this week
Genesis – Part One: Dawn, launches on YouTube on 6th July.
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Blizzard hops on controversial AI train with concept art tool
"We are on the brink of a major evolution."
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BlizzCon returns this November for its first in-person event since 2019
More details to be revealed next month.
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NetEase's Blizzard team disbands following collapse of 14-year Chinese deal
Staff let go or reassigned.
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Retailers are still selling physical copies of Overwatch even though it no longer exists
"What happens to people who buy this not knowing?"
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Overwatch 2 release time, and when Overwatch 1 is shutting down
When to say farewell to the original Overwatch - and hello to its sequel.
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Blizzard details Overwatch account merging ahead of cross-progression launch
Arriving alongside sequel this October.
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Overwatch loot boxes will be withdrawn from sale at the end of the month
After one final loot box event.
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Blizzard responds to fan outcry after Overwatch 2 microtransaction debacle
It's "not indicative of final pricing".
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Overwatch 2 beta release time, end date, and how to sign up for Overwatch 2 beta
How to get beta access to Overwatch 2 on consoles and PC.
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Overwatch currencies will be transferred into sequel
While unopened loot boxes will be opened automatically.
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Overwatch 2 ditching lootboxes for seasonal battle pass and in-game store
And PvE will arrive next year.
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Activision Blizzard stockholders vote in favour of Microsoft acquisition
But regulatory approval still required.
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