Overwatch 1 Servers Go Offline as Overwatch 2 Launch Approaches; Here’s How The Community Reacted
The time has arrived when the players have to bid farewell to the original Overwatch title as the highly anticipated sequel arrives. Overwatch 1 had a great run and was also one of the titles that helped put Blizzard on the map. The new playstyle along with the esports reach helped the game reach unimaginable heights in popularity. Overwatch 2 releases today, October 4, 2022 and this day also marks the end of Overwatch 1.
Players will most definitely be skeptical about getting into the sequel, especially due to the all the new requirements that have been instilled through their new security protocols. Overwatch 2 will be applying a new initiative called Defense Matrix to disincentivize disruptive behaviour and gameplay. This initiative will involve a phone number to get into the game, first time user experience measures to curb disruptive behaviours and more.
We understand that these measures are being implemented in order to stop cheaters from disrupting the game, but many players also feel that it could hamper the gameplay experience for new players. We will just have to wait and see how these measures work when the game releases to know for sure. The community is extremely sad about Overwatch 1’s days coming to an end, see how they have reacted on social media below:
Overwatch 1 is officially a “dead game” pic.twitter.com/N5tPoi2Ci8
— Nibel (@Nibellion) October 3, 2022
the whole overwatch community coming together on its final day saying how much they loved the game after it drove them to the brink of insanity for the past 4 years pic.twitter.com/ooHNBDtjSt
— 🎈rila (@rilaOW) October 3, 2022
me: man i’m gonna miss overwatch 1
also me playing ow1: pic.twitter.com/0ZRWnyD9Eb
— XVIII #PlaySkullgirls (@XVIIICoV) October 3, 2022
Overwatch 2 tomorrow when 1mil+ ppl try to log in at the same time 💀 #Overwatch2 pic.twitter.com/mhpL6R3oAv
— 👑Womjuu👑 (@ItsSomjuu) October 3, 2022
with the last full day of Overwatch 1 in progress, I want to bring back this nostalgic masterpiece pic.twitter.com/N2pWtHoTJj
— Kyy (@snkykun) October 2, 2022
The end of Overwatch 1. pic.twitter.com/IhHjmVPZiW
— Frogger (@FroggerOW) October 3, 2022
Overwatch shutting down while servers for Splatoon on the Wii U are still up: pic.twitter.com/aFP49krIPY
— Mr.Switch™ (@JoeCool_WiiU) October 3, 2022
For as much shit as I give Overwatch, its character designs were fantastic. Not well-written, but uniquely designed, vibrant, full of charm and personality. It’s amazing that Blizzard looked at what they had, said “yeah, we can fix it” and sanded off literally every edge to them. https://t.co/5JU0K7dIL4
— Brad Brown 🔞 (@BlasterNation) October 3, 2022
hope overwatch 2 brings us more cool combo sprays like these 😻 pic.twitter.com/c2CZFGFFA4
— phoenix 🚀🎃 (@rocketsquire) October 4, 2022
I thought Overwatch was down but It’s still here pic.twitter.com/GnKyniqnrj
— Aquamarine (@AquamarineOW) October 4, 2022
Well it’s time… It is currently day 1067 since Overwatch 2 was announced. I appreciate all of you who followed along enjoy Overwatch 2 everyone 🫡 pic.twitter.com/eVLcuNtvcU
— Days Since OW2 Was Announced (@PlsGiveOW2) October 4, 2022
