Blizzard Entertainment Announces Plans to Bring PC Games to Steam
Blizzard Entertainment has announced exciting news for gamers – they will be making “a selection” of their PC games available on Steam. This means that players now have another platform to enjoy Blizzard’s popular titles.
Overwatch 2 to Launch on Steam
The first Blizzard game to be released on Valve’s digital marketplace will be Overwatch 2. This team-based hero shooter is free-to-play and is set to launch on August 10. Players can already add it to their wishlist in anticipation of its release.
Connecting Battle.Net Account
In order to play Overwatch 2 on Steam, players will need to connect their Battle.Net account. This is the case for all platforms and allows for features like cross-play.
Listening to Players
Blizzard President, Mike Ybarra, expressed the company’s commitment to listening to players and exceeding their expectations. Although Battle.Net remains a priority, Blizzard wants to give players the option to enjoy their games on Steam.
The Benefits of Overwatch 2 on Steam
Gabe Newell, the CEO of Valve, also highlighted the benefits of Overwatch 2 coming to Steam. Gamers will have another platform to play this beloved game and make use of the capabilities of Steam. Additionally, developers will benefit from Blizzard’s expertise in evolving supported features and functionality.
Potential Future Games
In the future, Blizzard plans to bring more of their games to the Steam platform. While no specific titles have been announced yet, fans can look forward to further exciting releases.
Overwatch 2 Season and Microsoft’s Acquisition
The Steam release of Overwatch 2 will coincide with the launch of the game’s next season, Invasion, which will introduce new story missions and a new hero. Additionally, this news comes before Microsoft’s anticipated acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as the companies have extended their merger agreement until October.
