A logo for “Overwatch 2″ has surfaced. For months now, rumors about a sequel to the hero shooter have been circulating. Now, discussions are heating up ahead of BlizzCon 2019.
What has been leaked? For Overwatch, an image has been leaked showing the logo “Overwatch 2” along with the well-known heroine Tracer. And this just a few days before the BlizzCon 2019.
On Twitter, this leaked screenshot is circulating, and no one really knows if it is even real. The account @OverwatchNaeri states, “The exact source is not yet known, but a screenshot named ‘Overwatch 2’ was uploaded.
Unfortunately, no further information about a possible title named “Overwatch 2” was revealed in this leak. As always, one should view this leak with a certain skepticism. There is no guarantee that it is “real”.
How are players reacting to the leak?
Here’s the mood: The leak is being discussed skeptically. On one side, fans want to believe this image because there have already been many leaked details about Overwatch 2 in the past, and the screenshot fits. On the other side, there are players who think it looks like a fake image.
The fact that Tracer is also seen on the poster for BlizzCon 2019 has already sparked hope.
What supports the leak: One user on Reddit writes that, in his opinion, the leak could be real. He explains it like this:
“Tracer has some differences in her design. New features in her pilot design, such as straps that look like they are from a parachute and the oxygen mask. She wears glasses instead of goggles, and she no longer has the badge on her arm, but TRCR with a warp icon as a logo. And her jacket is much darker and not a leather bomber jacket.”
Additionally, the user states that although this may have been created by a fan or someone trying to make a fake, there are many details and design changes that look like an official redesign. “The model definitely looks very good and detailed overall”
What argues against the leak: In response to the detailed explanation on Reddit , another user expresses his concerns. He says:
“The model looks really good, but the logo doesn’t look right to me. Important branding concept points of [Overwatch] are missing, specifically the arrows on the V and A, and the top part of the circle is the same color. I did a bit of research and checked various instances of the Overwatch logo in different media. I couldn’t find a single one that was missing these elements. They may seem like small things, but they are critical when it comes to designing a brand. It is rare for such things to be changed without reason.”
A few small details also seem strange to the user. Generally, he says he is skeptical of such leaks when rumors are already circulating.
On Twitter, a user writes that the hair looks bad compared to the rest.
What else do we know about Overwatch 2? An insider report from Kotaku already explained in June that Blizzard is allegedly allocating more resources for Overwatch 2 and that the game, along with Diablo 4, will be the main announcements at BlizzCon 2019.
Recently there have already been interesting leaks from a trusted source about Overwatch 2. The source correctly predicted the heroine Ashe and claims that
- Overwatch 2 will offer PvE and PvP
- It will have a story mode
- A leveling system will influence playing the heroes
What else the source says about Overwatch 2 can be found here:
