Overwatch 2 got off to a rough start, but in terms of the game’s launch numbers, the sequel clearly set an “all-time record” – hitting 25 million players in the game’s first ten days of launch. play.
In an official Blizzard press release, it was mentioned that the number was “almost triple the previous peak of daily players” compared to the original. Overwatch. Here’s what company president Mike Ybarra had to say about this milestone:
“The launch of Overwatch 2 is an important moment for Blizzard. We’re excited to bring new players from around the world into Overwatch’s vibrant universe while welcoming the existing Blizzard community back. This is just the beginning — there’s so much possibilities to explore in the Overwatch world, and we can’t wait for players to experience everything the team is building for the game live. “
Despite a lot of players, there were some difficulties at launch. Earlier this week Blizzard apologizes to players after the game was hit by “mass DDoS attacks” and ongoing connectivity issues. In the first week, Blizzard also made a decision remove mobile number requirement for existing Overwatch and Battle.net users.
To make up for this, Blizzard will be offering a brand new Cursed Captain Reaper Legendary Skin and a Health Pack Weapon Charm to all players logging into Overwatch 2 from October 25 through the end of Season One.
Overwatch 2 is free to download from the Nintendo Switch eShop. Are you one of the 25 million players who played this game in its first 10 days? Leave a comment below.
