Overwatch 2 shifts focus in PvE development amidst major challenges and external pressures
Blizzard's decision to cancel the hero mode in Overwatch 2's PvE side has caused disappointment among the community. The original plan for long-term progression and skill trees with customizable abilities was a monumental task for the developers, requiring cohesive co-op missions for at least 37 different characters. Prioritizing the live game instead makes sense, given the challenges of developing a progression system for dozens of characters and making it function harmoniously with new enemies and mission types.