An Overwatch 2 mini-series is on the way in which, confirmed by Blizzard this morning through its Overwatch Twitter account. The animated present might be simply three components lengthy and the primary a part of the sequence is because of hit the airwaves on July 6. That’ll be subsequent Thursday when you’re keen to observe and see how issues shake out.
Whereas this isn’t fairly a TV present and possibly not what followers envisioned once they started requesting one years in the past, it’s what Blizzard is giving them. The mini-series is formally known as Genesis, and can concentrate on a time interval from earlier than the battle towards robots. People and AI residing in concord, with the “AI saving humanity” from its personal errors, the trailer says.
The transient 1-minute trailer showcases just a bit of what followers can count on when the primary episode goes reside. Which by the way in which has a runtime of simply over 5 minutes based on the YouTube description. There’s at the very least three most important heroes included within the mini-series. Or at the very least the primary episode. With glimpses at Reinhardt, Torbjörn, and Ana. There’s additionally an opportunity different heroes from the sport present up. However in the mean time there’s no hints as to who, or if the complete mini-series will characteristic simply these three.
The Overwatch 2 mini-series is more likely to be fairly brief
This most likely isn’t meant to be a full-blown present with lengthy episodes. It’s a mini-series, however even mini-series you is likely to be used to on TV or streaming providers have appreciable runtimes. With the primary episode lasting simply over 5 minutes, it appears doubtless that the others might be near or across the similar size.
And there’s simply three components, in order that’s about quarter-hour of animation to get pleasure from alongside the story. That being stated, the mini-series might be a manner for Blizzard to each hype up the upcoming co-op story missions and function a method to put down some backstory.
If the mini-series is widespread although, perhaps Blizzard will find yourself creating a correct sequence down the street. Cross your fingers.