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Blizzard Hints at Overwatch Classic Revival with Cryptic Teasers

Fans speculate a return to the original 6v6 format as Blizzard rebrands social media and announces a mysterious trailer.

  • Blizzard Entertainment has rebranded Overwatch social media profiles with imagery from the original game, sparking speculation about a classic version's return.
  • The original Overwatch, which featured 6v6 gameplay, was replaced by Overwatch 2 in 2022, which introduced a 5v5 format that received mixed reactions.
  • A trailer is scheduled to premiere on November 11, with hints suggesting a potential comeback of the classic Overwatch experience.
  • Fans are drawing parallels to Blizzard's World of Warcraft Classic, speculating that Overwatch Classic could operate alongside Overwatch 2.
  • Recent social media activity, including the archiving of old posts and the use of classic Tracer images, has fueled anticipation of a major announcement.
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