Is Overwatch Classic Returning? Blizzard Drops Cryptic Hints Ahead of Major Trailer Reveal

Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch was a 2016 team-based online multiplayer first-person shooter video game for PlayStation 4, Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. Thanks to its success, Blizzard decided to work on a sequel, Overwatch 2, which replaced the original game. The original Overwatch featured 6v6 combat but in Overwatch 2, the number was reduced by one on each team, making it a 5v5 battle, a major change that got mixed reactions from the community.

Overwatch 2 isn’t exactly performing as Blizzard hoped it would and now it seems like the studio will use the oldest trick in the book. All Overwatch social media accounts have been rebranded with Overwatch 1 Tracer. Players are speculating that Blizzard is planning to bring back the classic Overwatch to bring back veteran players.

The Classic Overwatch Might Be Making A Comeback

The official Overwatch YouTube channel recently scheduled a trailer to air on November 11 at 9 AM PST, with a picture of Tracer in her classic Overwatch 1 design. Plus, the official social media pages of Overwatch 2 went through an overhaul as all the profile pictures were change to the same image of Tracer and all old posts were archived.

Fans believe that a major announcement will be made on 11th November and many are convinced that the classic Overwatch is making a comeback. This news comes a few days after reports revealed that Epic Games is planning to bring back Fortnite OG permanently as a separate experience. Rumors suggest that Seasons 1 through 10 will return in monthly cycles.

Is Overwatch 6v6 Finally Coming Back?

The serves of the original Overwatch were shut down on October 3rd, 2022, in preparation for the beta release of its sequel, Overwatch 2, the next day. The basic concept was still the same, however, the 6v6 combat was changed to a 5v5 combat as developers thought that it made the gameplay slow.

Players strongly believe that the 6v6 combat is now making a comeback and will be announced in the mysterious trailer. There are speculations that the game would operate alongside Overwatch 2 just like World of Warcraft Classic, another game from Blizzard Entertainment. This release would certainly boost the player count as it will convince many veteran players to return to the game after so many years.

Players aren’t exactly happy with Blizzard as it canceled all future PvE content for Overwatch 2 earlier this year. It seems like the layoffs directly affected the development team working on the PvE content, and as a result, everything is now canceled. Hopefully, the return of the classic Overwatch will satisfy the players are Blizzard promised to focus “on competitive player vs. player gameplay.“

Do you think the return of classic Overwatch will revive the franchise’s popularity? Share your views in the comments!