Article taken from .2) Two beta tests and a “Server Slam” meant to test the bounds of the game (I ran into plenty of rubberbanding, server errors and disconnections during the betas)ģ) This is an Early Access launch, meaning it’s likely a smaller group of people logging on simultaneously. Looking over their recent financial results, they said pretty clearly that Overwatch 2 was seeing a decline in "engagement and player investment" but with a Steam release and the Overwatch 2: Invasion update coming, maybe they can turn it around.
Blizzard said playing on Steam will give you all the usual Steam features like Steam Achievements, Steam Friends integration and the ability to invite people into your game. For Overwatch 2 you will need to connect up a account, which enables full cross-play too. It's not clear what other Blizzard games will be coming or when, but I'll let you know when I know. "Gamers will have another platform where they can play a beloved game that utilizes the capabilities of Steam, and developers will benefit from the effects of having the talented team at Blizzard helping us evolve our supported features and functionality for Overwatch 2." "Gamers and developers are both going to benefit from Overwatch 2 coming to Steam," said Gabe Newell, Valve's president.
We’re happy to work with Valve to make that happen.” “While remains a priority for us now and into the future, we’ve heard players want the choice of Steam for a selection of our games, starting with Overwatch 2 on August 10th. “It’s our goal at Blizzard to listen to players and try to exceed their expectations in everything we do,” said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment. Perhaps then it's no surprise Valve fixed up an issue with Overwatch 2 in Proton Experimental for Linux / Steam Deck. One less extra launcher to become a nuisance? Blizzard games are finally coming to Steam with Overwatch 2 set to be the first on August 10th.