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Lemme just dive right into this Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals saga ’cause, wow, it’s a whole battlefield out there, I guess. So, this guy Aaron Keller, who’s directing things over at Overwatch 2, he casually mentions that, yeah, Marvel Rivals did stir some stuff up. But hold on, none of Overwatch’s snazzy new features were whipped up because of it. Like, they’ve been on their own track, doing their own thing, you know?
Scene change to December 6, 2024 – Marvel Rivals, boom, hits the scene. Everyone’s suddenly watching Overwatch 2 like it’s about to pull a rabbit out of a hat. It’s like Marvel was borrowing Overwatch’s style but added their own twist. Fast-forward a bit, Overwatch 2 starts dropping seasons with flashy stuff: Perks, Stadium, Hero Bans, Map Voting. You know, the works.
I remember watching a stream with Jay3 where devs, voice actors – even some dude named Conor playing Hazard – were chatting away. Conor throws Aaron Keller a question, “Has Marvel Rivals been your challenge-round situation?” Keller goes, “Sort of yes, sort of no.” Kind of like, competition’s cool, keeps you sharp, but they’ve had their ducks lined up for a while now. Perks, Stadium, all that jazz? In the pipeline ages ago.
But here’s a kicker: Keller admits Marvel Rivals did speed up the schedule. Hero Bans got a nudge because, well, Marvel’s got ’em. Yet, they were already simmering on the stove, if you catch my drift. Fans, though, they’re skeptical, like overanalyzing the timeline like it’s a conspiracy theory. But mapping game dev cycles is like trying to read tea leaves sometimes. Takes forever and a day.
And sure, they’re feeling the push. Competition’s got ’em on their toes. Keller even chimes in with, “It’s uncomfortable but healthy.” They’re ramping up, big time. Seems like they’re going to crank it up to 11, both for the game and whatever else comes with it. Teases about big things? Yeah, Keller loves those.
So, here we are, Overwatch 2, on the edge of 2026. What’s next? Well, maybe the moon. Or maybe a potluck next season. Who knows?