Overwatch 2’s GOATS meta is back
One of Overwatch's most dominant metas of all time is returning, as GOATS arrives in OW2 in Season 15—to the excitement and dismay of long-time fans. GOATS will be available...
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Why the Overwatch 2 esports scene is demanding the return of 6v6
Pro players in the Overwatch 2 esports scene are debating the return of 6v6 formats following the Classic experimental event. With the original mode eyeing a comeback in quickplay and...
Is Overwatch esports dead? Here’s what the numbers say
The Overwatch esports scene soldiers on despite declining viewership, spurred by the 2024 restructuring after the Overwatch League's (OWL) shutdown. Recent reports reveal that though the introduction and expansion of...
“Expanding the footprint” — Head of Overwatch Esports Sean Miller discusses OWCS’ future
In late November the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) concluded its first competitive year at Dreamhack Stockholm 2024, with Saudi organisation Team Falcons walking out victorious. Recording a peak viewership of...
Opening up an esport: Overwatch’s resurgence after the Overwatch League closure
It’s incredibly rare to see a franchised esport abandon its previous business model in favour of a completely open ecosystem. Thanks to a few bad decisions, a pandemic, viewership declines,...
ESL FACEIT Group launches $170,000 FACEIT League for Overwatch 2
Esports tournament organiser ESL FACEIT Group has announced a new Overwatch 2 open circuit featuring a $170,000 (~£135,000) prize pool. Called the FACEIT League, the multi-tiered team league will also...
