Overwatch Posts Strongest Quarter Since 2022 as Xbox Rebrand Revives Top Earner
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Updated · VICE · Aug 9
Overwatch Posts Strongest Quarter Since 2022 as Xbox Rebrand Revives Top Earner
3 articles · Updated · VICE · Aug 9
Summary
A leaked Blizzard email said Overwatch delivered its strongest financial quarter since 2022, putting the hero shooter back among Xbox’s top-earning games.
February 2026’s rebrand dropped the “2” and relaunched the game with five new heroes, a new storyline, updated progression, hero sub-roles and returning loot boxes.
Johanna Faries said Blizzard finished fiscal 2026 as Xbox’s top-performing studio, with Overwatch and Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred driving exceptional results and helping produce Blizzard’s third-highest revenue year.
The rebound follows years of backlash after Overwatch 2’s 2022 launch, when 5v5 changes, heavier monetization and the canceled PvE mode drove players away.