Overwatch 2 fans may have something to look forward to beyond just competitive multiplayer. During a recent Twitch stream with popular Overwatch streamer Jay3 and Hazard voice actor Conor McLeod, game director Aaron Keller acknowledged the game's lack of story-driven content and hinted that Blizzard is aiming to bring it back.
Keller openly admitted that Overwatch 2 has dropped the ball for players when it comes to narrative development and animated storytelling, which were once central to the franchise's appeal.
"To speak frankly about it, we did have a big plan to go after story in the game. That was the PvE side of it with the campaign and everything like that. That didn’t work out. So, it was kind of a bit of a reset moment for us when that happened, and we would like to get back to it.
I think one of the best parts of Overwatch is the universe and the characters that are there. That’s definitely a goal of ours to get back to it. There’s been a bit of a step backwards that we had to take in order for us to be able to start moving forward on it again." - Aaron Keller
Overwatch 2 originally launched with the promise of robust PvE story and hero missions, intended to expand the universe through co-op campaign content and build upon the cinematic shorts that defined the original game’s lore. However, that vision was gradually scaled back. Only a limited set of three PvE missions was eventually released as paid DLC, and the more ambitious hero missions were quietly canceled.
With those changes, Blizzard shifted its focus entirely to multiplayer gameplay, recently introducing new modes like the third-person "Stadium" event. But for many players, that wasn’t enough to maintain the narrative depth that made Overwatch more than just another hero shooter.
Keller acknowledged this during the stream, noting that players frequently express frustration over the franchise’s story falling to the wayside:
"Players online feel like Overwatch has dropped the ball when it comes to story and lore...You kinda see that. We used to put a few more of the big animated shorts out than we do nowadays."
Despite the past setbacks, Keller suggested that new narrative content may already be in the pipeline or at the very least, is a renewed priority for him and the team.
"I think for us to say that Overwatch 2 is firing on all cylinders, we need to have some of that come back."
That line has already sparked speculation among fans that future updates or seasonal content could bring back cinematics, story events, or expanded lore drops that delve deeper into the Overwatch universe.
What’s Next For Overwatch 2?
For now, Overwatch 2 Season 17: Powered Up is live, focusing on fresh multiplayer content and balance updates. But Keller’s comments may mark a turning point in Blizzard’s approach one that fans of the series’ iconic characters and world have long been waiting for.
Whether it’s animated shorts, a full narrative season, or even a return to PvE missions with story content behidn them, the message is clear: Blizzard hasn’t given up on Overwatch’s story just quite yet. Stay tuned to Gamefragger.com for more updates as they come.