Overwatch 2 Has Generated Over $225 Million In Revenue, Exceeding Forecast By 130%

Overwatch 2 came with a bundle of caveats that made it seem like the FPS would soon be dead on arrival. However, it did not end up being the case; the game has defied the odds and the prevailing stance of the users online, proving to be a highly successful project for the devs. As located by researcher Timur222 on Twitter, the LinkedIn profile of Blizzard’s Sam Saliba revealed the F2P title has yielded over $225 million in revenue so far.

The sequel has done great when it comes to reaching the required numbers. It drove over 50 million active users along with the revenue and stayed trending on major social media and Google searches for a long while. However, the biggest surprise here is that Overwatch 2 exceeded forecasts and key performance indicators (internal goals) by an astounding 130%. Although, it is unclear when these numbers were last updated.

To give some context on why these feats are such a big deal, Overwatch 2 was perceived as a glorified DLC by the fans as soon as it was revealed. The loyal OW players questioned the need for a sequel in the first place. As a result, it did not take long for it to end up riddled with negative reviews soon after its arrival on Steam. The overwhelmingly negative player reception turned it into one of the worst-rated games on the storefront.

However, the FPS has also enjoyed a lot of acclaim despite the complaints. It surpassed over 25 million users in just ten days after launch. The constant stream of daily players across all platforms in Overwatch 2 has also played a major role in meeting the reported metrics. 

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The FPS was released in early access on October 4, 2022, before launching alongside the Sixth season on August 10, 2023. It can be played on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PC. eXputer’s Muhammad Haris Umer rated Overwatch 2 with a 2.8/5 score in his review, criticizing it for lackluster content and overloaded servers but praised for fast-paced and balanced gameplay.