SeniorOverwatch 2developer Jon Spector recently expressed his interest in includingFortnite-style crossovers in the game. While his statements did not confirm thatOverwatch 2will feature a crossover with other franchises, it seems to be something that Blizzard is seriously considering for the upcoming game.
Developers announcedOverwatch 2during BlizzCon in 2019. Originally intended to release as a separate game with a shared PvP multiplayer, the game is now set to be a free-to-play replacement for the original, with Blizzard planning toshut downOverwatch’s serversand transfer player’s cosmetics and in-game currency toOverwatch 2. The game releases in early access on October 4th.
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In a recent interview, Game Informer contributor Alex Van Aken asked Blizzard VP andOverwatch 2head Jon Spector his opinion on bringing crossover content to the upcoming multiplayer FPS. “We’ve seen some really fun examples out there of games working with other brands or other games,” said Spector. “I’m a big anime nerd myself. I think it’s super cool when I seeNarutoappear inFortnite. I don’t even playFortnite, but that’s awesome.” While Spector did not reveal any specific plans to bring outside properties intoOverwatch 2, he confirmed that it’s a possibility that Blizzard is interested in exploring.
Multiplayer shooters like Epic Games’Fortniteand Activision’sCall of Duty: Warzonehave both seen major success with crossover events in the past. The above-mentionedNarutoevent wasn’tFortnite’s only anime crossover, withaDragon Ball Zeventhappening back in August. Meanwhile,Warzone’s crossovers have included franchises likeJudge Dreddand celebrities like Snoop Dog. So it would not be surprising for the developers ofOverwatch 2to look at what the other games are doing and consider following suit.
However, Spector stressed that if Blizzard decides to introduce crossover events inOverwatch 2, the team would be careful to ensure that it was a good fit for the game. He emphasized that any future crossovers will be things the developers are interested in, rather than simply usingOverwatch 2as paid advertising space for other properties. It’s unclear how exactly Spector imagines that would work, but it could mean that the developers ofOverwatch 2will try to avoid any particularly jarring crossovers. Then again, it is not as ifbizarre video game crossovershaven’t been successful before.
He also talked about how the developers ofOverwatch 2hope to deliver more new content regularly. Blizzard hopes to release a new Season every nine weeks, withOverwatch 2’s Season 1 featuring a Halloween eventand cyberpunk-inspired cosmetics. Spector explained that Blizzard hopes to sustain a steady stream of content updates for years to come while also ensuring the game remains fair and fun to play regardless of how much money a player spends.
Overwatch 2launches in early access on October 4th for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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