https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcRsakioVyk
A new article from Kotaku discusses the fate of Overwatch 2 PvE, featuring insight from ex developers from the Overwatch team who reveal why the PvE failed a

https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/ex-overwatch-2-pve-dev-leaks-scrapped-story-that-kills-off-fan-favorite-hero-2607880/
Overwatch 2. A developer who left Blizzard back in 2022 has revealed details about what happened in the now-scrapped storyline, including the death of Reinhardt in the game's story mode. After a

https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/19/23730369/overwatch-2-pve-hero-mode-cancellation
May 19, 2023, 2:28 PM PDT. Image: Blizzard. Game director Aaron Keller published a blog in which he apologized for the seemingly sudden cancellation of a portion of Overwatch 2 's PvE content

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Kotaku recently had interviews with Ex-Blizzard Developers that gave insider information for Overwatch 2's PvE Story mode. While it's obvious Blizzard is no

https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/1bl4zwi/according_to_jason_schreier_overwatch_2_pve/
"Last year, Overwatch 2 received a paid pack of three PvE story missions that sold poorly, according to people familiar with the business, which was a major reason for the cratering bonuses. In January, as part of a company-wide reduction in its work force, the majority of the team behind Overwatch 2's PvE was laid off.

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/overwatch-2-has-killed-any-remaining-hope-for-its-future-pve-missions-with-the-mode-being-scrapped-in-favour-of-going-all-in-on-pvp/
It appears that fingers are being pointed at Activision and Microsoft for the incredibly poor handling of Overwatch 2's PvE modes. The Bloomberg newsletter cites an ever-increasing strain between

https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2s-pve-content-scrapped-as-devs-are-denied-bonuses-for-the-first-time-report-claims
Furthermore, Overwatch 2 devs were told in August 2023 that due to the sequel's middling performance, they "shouldn't have received anything" but at the time, the company had allegedly agreed to

https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/are-overwatch-2s-pve-story-missions-cancelled-2597968/
Overwatch 2's PvE story missions were reportedly held back by Blizzard executives, with ex-devs fearing it has been completely abandoned. Register Sign in Login to enable dark mode.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/overwatch-2s-pve-mode-is-being-scrapped-blizzard-explains-what-happened-and-why/1100-6514242/yeah,%20it's%20over/
PvE was a big part of Overwatch 2, so people are going to think, "Well, those [devs] are going to get laid off or moved elsewhere." What is the impact of not doing PvE anymore going to have on the

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/overwatch-2s-future-pve-content-has-reportedly-been-permanently-cancelled/
Overwatch 2's PvE mode has reportedly been permanently scrapped as Blizzard struggles to find focus for the hero shooter sequel.. According to Bloomberg, the PvE mode, which received three missions in 2023, will receive no more content, due to the initial pack selling poorly.. It's also claimed that as part of company-wide reduction in staff, the game's PvE department was heavily affected.

https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-canceled-pve-hero-mode-features-explained/
Overwatch 2 simply replaced the original as an update upon its launch, providing modifications to the PvP formula fans enjoyed in the first game. Fans continued to play the new title's PvP as

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRKMpd-HB6w
Overwatch 2 devs have spoken to Kataku about the state of PvE and how, unfortunately the plan was cooked from the start... they also outline that both financ

https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/16/23725808/overwatch-2-hero-mode-canceled-2023-roadmap
May 16, 2023, 8:21 PM UTC. Blizzard. Overwatch 2 's long-awaited hero missions PvE mode is no more. In a developer livestream, game director Aaron Keller said that the team is canceling the game

https://win.gg/news/overwatch-2-devs-accused-of-lying-about-pve-mode/
Reading time: 3 min. A popular Overwatch content creator known as Your Overwatch has accused Blizzard of gaslighting players into believing PvE is still coming. The Overwatch 2 player base was crushed when developers announced that the PvE mode that was promised was no longer happening, with the team wanting to focus on the live game instead.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiveoverwatch/comments/1bi0ate/kotaku_exow2_devs_fear_that_pve_story_missions/
Find detailed discussion of meta, esports and events as well as guides, advice, and tips that go beyond the basics. Kotaku: Ex-OW2 devs fear that PvE Story Missions Have Been Canceled. I feel like offshooting the pve to a different studio as it's own separate game would do wonders for those who actually want pve.

https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/overwatch-2-dev-responds-to-backlash-after-pve-plan-changes-2147393/
The Overwatch 2 community has voiced their frustration at Blizzard after the recent announcement that certain parts of the long-awaited PvE experience would not be delivered. Fans of the player vs

https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoBestFriendsPlay/comments/1bi6867/according_to_exblizzard_devs_the_overwatch_2/
According to ex-Blizzard devs, the Overwatch 2 Story Missions might have been canned ... He gets asked to do OW2 and he says we'll make it with PvE and support both OW1 and 2! ... that has done literally nothing but reduce a player slot to balance for a competitive league that immediately was killed upon release and only added full on

https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/new-overwatch-2-pve-mode-launches-despite-majority-of-its-dev-team-being-laid-off-2534294/
The new Overwatch 2 PvE mode, Cosmic Crisis, has launched despite the "majority" of its dev team being laid off before Season 9's release. As Season 9 kicks off its first week, it brings

https://www.reddit.com/r/MMORPG/comments/13nvx7c/overwatch_2_director_says_canceled_pve_mode_was/
Halfway through Overwatch MMO: moving forward, we reveal Overwatch 3: this time we promise an MMO experience coming soon, but for not play pvp. Oh and MMO's cancelled. But wait, we got VR in development this time.

https://www.thetechgame.com/News/sid=42027/exblizzard-devs-think-overwatch-2-story-missions-have-been-canceled.html
What was once a headlining feature of Overwatch 2 may never get the opportunity to shine if these devs' fears come true. When Overwatch 2 was first announced in 2019, its PvE content was a central pillar of the sequel's creation. ... a group of ex-Blizzard devs who wished to remain anonymous said that the first three Story Missions "did not

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1bi8rzz/overwatch_2_devs_fear_story_missions_have_been/
Overwatch 2 launches, replacing Overwatch 1 entirely, in 2022. It still doesn't have story missions. Story missions arrive in tiny spurts starting in 2023. By 2024 (now), developers are telling Kotaku they worry that the story missions have been abandoned. Lesson of the story: If Bilzzard asks you to write a story, run.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/2357570/discussions/0/3877095199998238271/
PVE is not needed. make a separate game at that point. and 6v6 is better true. Overwatch 2 was supposed to be *the* separate game... i dont believe that. does that mean OW2 wouldnt have a pvp component? then what? advertise the new game that is pve only and eventually dies, so majority of players go back to OW1 for the pvp? they were always gonna just add on pve to the pvp package. But

https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiveoverwatch/comments/1bpa6kw/overwatch_2_canceling_pve_is_whats_best_for_the/
When you're watching Winston kill Omnics for the 20th mission in a row, it's not that interesting anymore. The issue is that Jeff is the best and worst thing for Overwatch. His idea for PvE and what it could have been was good, but he also killed the PvP for it. His single biggest mistake was to pause PvP.