Overwatch Mobile Might Still Happen as Nexon Signs New Deal with Blizzard

While details focus on StarCraft publishing rights, reports suggest Overwatch may also get a mobile MOBA adaptation.

Reviving Hope for Overwatch Mobile

Speculation about an Overwatch mobile version had faded following revelations in Jason Schreier's recent Blizzard exposé, which suggested the project had been shelved. However, signs of life have emerged through Nexon's new partnership with Blizzard.

StarCraft Rights Take Center Stage

The primary agreement covers development and publishing rights for new StarCraft titles, with Nexon winning against competitors like Krafton and Netmarble. But industry reports reveal the deal's scope potentially extends to Overwatch mobile rights as well.

A New Direction for Overwatch

If confirmed, this suggests Blizzard hasn't abandoned mobile ambitions for Overwatch, potentially reimagining it as a MOBA-style game rather than a direct FPS port. This follows Blizzard's prior MOBA experience with Heroes of the Storm, which featured Overwatch characters.

Not Overwatch 3, But Something New

While unlikely to be an official "Overwatch 3," this mobile project could represent a strategic pivot for the franchise. With competitors like Marvel Rivals entering the space, a mobile MOBA adaptation might help Overwatch regain momentum in an evolving market.