Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 Have Both Been Delayed Indefinitely

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Activision Blizzard revealed during yesterday’s investor call that two of its biggest upcoming games, Diablo IV and Overwatch 2, have been delayed. These titles were originally planned for release next year, but the news suggests that they’ll now debut in 2023. Activision Blizzard did not provide a clear time frame but explained that they needed more development time for quality purposes.



From a slide shared by Activision Blizzard:



As we have worked with new leadership in Blizzard and within the franchises themselves, particularly in certain key creative roles, it has become apparent that some of the Blizzard content planned for next year will benefit from more development time to reach its full potential.While we are still planning to deliver a substantial amount of content from Blizzard next year, we are now planning for a later launch for Overwatch 2 and...

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[Brian_B]

Were they ever otherwise? This is Blizzard, nothing is out until it's ready, and even at their best (of which they certainly are not at now) these games seem to take decades anyway.

 

[Grimlakin]

I guess... they were not prepared.

 

[GunShot]

And next, here comes the huge firings, so, the snowflakes should feel proud by not working but instead causing drama after drama and unnecessary media attention.

Congrats!

 

[Grimlakin]

And next, here comes the huge firings, so, the snowflakes should feel proud by not working but instead causing drama after drama and unnecessary media attention.

Congrats!

If they were having Cosby parties theb that sure as **** isn't a snowflake complaining.

 

[GunShot]

Amazing how "if" (no facts but only hearsay and finger-pointing) works, huh?

Either way, here comes the firing/layoff hammer and for good riddance.

 

[Dudhunter]

They passed around a woman’s nudes at a Christmas party which instigated her suicide.

It’s indefensible.

 

[Dogsofjune]

Oh nay!