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Acquired in October 2023 by Microsoft after a long legal battle that lasted over a year, Blizzard has an incredible history when it comes to building game franchises and series that leave a mark in the industry.
While it’s possibly best known for theDiabloseries, which debuted back in 1997 and had its most recent release in 2023 withDiablo 4, the studio has brought us some popular strategy series likeWarcraftand FPS shooters likeOverwatch. However, it seems like the studio is preparing for the next chapter in its journey, as it appears to be working on a brand-new IP!
Blizzard Posting Hints Brand-New RPG First Person Shooter Game
Even thoughBlizzardhas given us some memorable franchises, the last couple of years haven’t proven to be the best for the studio. At the start of the year, the company laid off around 1,900 employees and canceled the development of several games.
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Since then, the studio has been busy working onDiablo 4andWoWexpansions. However, as spotted by Timur222, a subtle sentence in one of Blizzard executives’ LinkedIn pages suggests that the company might be developing something fresh.
Unannounced AAA RPG-FPS Title from Blizzardpic.twitter.com/akpe22k0FC
On the studio employee’s LinkedIn page, they’ve listedOverwatch 2among their previous credits, as well as the unannounced survival game that was axed back in January. Between those two, they mention another“unannounced triple-A RPG-FPS title.”
Sure, it’s not a lot to talk about, but it might signal what the studio’s next game could look like. There are doubts about whether it will ever hit the shelves, but let’s not forget that the studio’s scrapped MMO Shooter ultimately laid the foundations forOverwatch.
There’s a chance that this RPG and FPS combo could be connected to the canceled survival game. It might even be linked with Blizzard’s mass hiring spree from April, where it offered roles for senior positions, including design and narrative directors for its next game.
Blizzard Must Learn From Overwatch 2 Failures
WhenOverwatch 2was first announced way back in 2019, it wasmet with a mixed reception from the entire gaming industry, as its existence meant the support for the original game would soon wind down.
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Overwatch 2debuted in early access across all modern platforms in October 2022, but the major highlight of the sequel, PvE modes, was nowhere to be found. At the time, the studio claimed that this feature would be brought at a later update. As months passed,the PvE aspect was hit with delays after delaysuntil it was completely scrapped.
As you might expect, gamers didn’t take this decision lightly. The scrapping of PvE, combined with the studio’s decision to reroll 6v6 back into the game, made the“2”inOverwatch 2′s name completely pointless. The game was review-bombed to oblivion and still stands as one of the worst-rated titles on Steam.
If Blizzard truly wants to dig back into the FPS genre, it must learn fromOverwatch 2‘s failure by focusing on clear communication and ensuring that promised features are delivered. Listening to player feedback and addressing concerns about monetization is crucial.
The studio needs to stop overhyping features that aren’t fully developed and bring a game that’s polished and a complete product at the launch. Learning fromOverwatch 2‘s mistakes can help the developers restore the trust that the company has lost in recent years.
With that said, what kind of game do you think Blizzard is supposedly developing? Let us know in the comments.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
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