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Overwatch Mobile Development Confirmed by Jason Schreier's Book

Blizzard's popular franchise is reportedly expanding into the mobile gaming market, with significant implications for its future.

  • Jason Schreier's book 'Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment' confirms Overwatch Mobile is in development.
  • Walter Kong, General Manager of Overwatch, is overseeing the mobile project as part of Blizzard's strategy to revitalize the franchise.
  • The mobile version could be crucial for Blizzard as it seeks to regain popularity after Overwatch 2's challenges and the cancellation of its PvE mode.
  • Blizzard aims to replicate the success of Call of Duty Mobile, which has surpassed its mainline series in revenue and popularity.
  • The mobile adaptation must balance accessibility and complexity to avoid the pitfalls faced by other mobile FPS games like Apex Legends Mobile.
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