The numbers of Overwatch are developing splendidly. More than 20 million players are fighting for the future.
Overwatch, Blizzard’s hero shooter, is a phenomenon in its own right. While the closed beta was still mocked by many, it became clear during the open beta test that the game would make a big impact. So it was no surprise that Overwatch had a proud number of 10 million registered accounts shortly after its release. By last August, just under 4 months after launch, this number had risen to 15 million players. Now it’s time for the next milestone.
As Blizzard announced in a press release, the game has now surpassed the magical threshold of 20 million players – and there is still no end in sight.
Blizzard’s figures are unfortunately not entirely precise – as usual. It is not entirely clear how many accounts are actually attributable to individual players and how many are “only” used in internet cafes (especially in the Asian region). Moreover, a certain portion of the player base likely has their second or third account in use after large-scale ban actions against cheaters and hackers.
Regardless of this, Overwatch is quite a success that is on par with other Blizzard titles.
The 20 million represent the combined account numbers from PC, Xbox, and PS4 players.
Anyone who hasn’t checked out Overwatch yet should now take the crucial step. Currently, there is a Halloween event taking place in Overwatch, where there are numerous rewards that can only be obtained during the spooky Halloween season.
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