Battling Overwatch toxicity is slowing the game’s development down
Blizzard is working hard to combat toxicity in Overwatch. Unfortunately, all the work they’re doing in maintaining civility is slowing down progress on the game itself.
Blizzard is working hard to combat toxicity in Overwatch. Unfortunately, all the work they’re doing in maintaining civility is slowing down progress on the game itself.
Overwatch is having a tough time dealing with a more toxic community, but Blizzard are laying out steps that should help them tackle head on in the near future.
You think you've seen some toxic players online? You've seen nothing like this.
Despite saying it would "never" happen, Blizzard is introducing deathmatch to Overwatch! On top of that, the game's PTR has been updated with some exciting changes for Widowmaker, Orisa and more!
Summer Games, Overwatch's original seasonal event is back, running from 8 to 28 August! There are new skins, returning skins and even a new competitive mode on offer this time around!
A year after release, and Blizzard’s latest IP is stronger than ever. It has its fans, it has a community and its thriving online thanks to regular events and an even playing field. That last point might be hotly debated however, because plenty of players still reckon that Blizzard has a way to go in giving all players a fighting chance. Blizzard disagrees with that sentiment though, as the “perception of balance is more powerful than balance itself”.
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