While Overwatch 2 Felt the Heat From Marvel Rivals, Netease Believes “market is large enough to accommodate two excellent games”

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While Overwatch 2 Felt the Heat From Marvel Rivals, Netease Believes “market is large enough to accommodate two excellent games”

The battle for dominance in the hero-shooter genre has been heating up recently, with Marvel Rivals making a very stunning debut and quickly grabbing all the players’ attention. On the other hand, the former leader, Overwatch 2, has struggled to keep up.

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Over a week ago, Overwatch 2‘s director even acknowledged the pressure the team has been under, especially after Rivals‘s rapid success. In a surprising twist, NetEase made a bold statement, suggesting that the playerbase and market (in China) are big enough for both games to thrive and grow.

Marvel Rivals rises, but Overwatch 2 stays competitive with its big return

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Since its launch, Marvel Rivals has become the talk of the gaming world. With an impressive player base and steady growth, it quickly became a formidable player in the hero shooter genre. It has continued to impress players and build on its early momentum with Season 1.

This success has many left wondering if Overwatch 2 could keep up with the rising star or if it will get left behind. After all, the game experienced a significant drop in players. Yet, it seems that the rivalry with Rivals has only fueled the fire for Blizzard.

Not only is Blizzard gearing up for its return to China with Overwatch 2 and with the help of NetEase, but also in its recent earnings call (via

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), NetEase believes that the market in China is large enough to support both games simultaneously.

We believe the market is large enough to accommodate two excellent games.

This statement suggests that the competition isn’t just a matter of survival for one game but an opportunity for both titles to expand their reach and innovate further. With the ******** market now set to embrace both titles, it’s clear that the genre is only getting more competitive and exciting for players.

Competition keeps the genre alive and evolving

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The arrival of Marvel Rivals sparked an undeniable sense of competition, and in many ways, this rivalry is benefiting both titles. Since it took off, developers at Blizzard have stepped up their game in response.

The competitive pressure has resulted in some exciting updates for Overwatch 2, including the return of the beloved 6v6 mode, new game modes, and fresh hero additions.

This influx of new content is a clear indication that the developers are listening to the community and are committed to evolving the game in exciting ways. At its core, competition pushes developers to be more creative, refine gameplay mechanics, and stay engaged with their player base.

This rivalry between Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2 is helping both games stay on their toes and evolve, benefiting players who get to enjoy new features, heroes, and modes.

In the end, as NetEase wisely pointed out, the market is large enough to support both titles, and the hero shooter genre is set to grow even more vibrant in the years to come, with plenty of exciting content.

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