Blizzard Announces Overwatch Rush, a free-to-play Hero Mobile Game
Blizzard has revealed Overwatch Rush, a mobile game set in the Overwatch universe. Below is a developer gameplay preview, showcasing the 4v4 multiplayer game.
It will be a free-to-play mobile game and is being developed by a “dedicated team” at Blizzard, separate from Team 4, the developers solely focused on the main Overwatch game that just released its new season with 5 new heroes.
Here’s an overview given my Blizzard:
Overwatch Rush is a top-down hero shooter in the early stages of development. It is being built from the ground up for mobile and set in the Overwatch universe. It is designed for fast-paced, on-the-go play, with Hero-centric combat and playstyle customization that suits both team and solo players. The game is built for mobile devices, offering intuitive controls and bite-sized sessions without sacrificing depth.
There’s a geo test for the new mobile game, but it is restricted to players in specific regions and countries. You can check the game’s Discord to follow its development and opportunities to join future play tests.
They also provided mobile specs.
Overwatch Rush Mobile Specs
Platform: Android
Minimum RAM: 3GB
Minimum Spec Chipset: Snapdragon 480, 675, 720G, 730, 765
MediaTek Dimensity 6XXX, 7XX, 8XX, and Helio G9X, Exynos 980, 1380
Minimum Spec Device: Samsung A14 5G
Platform: iOS
Minimum Ram: 3GB
Minimum Spec Chipset: A12
Supported Devices:
iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
iPhone SE (3rd Gen)
iPhone XS, XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 – iPhone 17 Pro
It’s pretty much Overwatch but in a top-down camera perspective with mobile controls. It looks slower than the original game and quite honestly, I'm curious if it will be able to capture any foothold in the mobile market, considering it’s saturated with MOBAs and shooters that require two hands.
Based on earlier reactions online, people are not all that enthusiastic, with some pointing they should just revive Heroes of the Storm, Blizzard’s MOBA title that has a roster of characters based on different Blizzard franchises. The game isn’t dead, but it’s been on life support for years with no significant content updates or support from Blizzard.
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