In an try and restructure its lagging eSports program, Blizzard has introduced that it’s shuttering the Overwatch League after 2023’s season. This system has been round since 2016, with its debut season in 2018, as a technique to solidify the team-based first-person shooter within the eSports scene.
On Twitter, the OWL introduced that it’s specializing in “constructing our imaginative and prescient of a revitalized eSports program.” No particulars had been shared about what which means, however right now, we will count on that subsequent yr might not have an OWL season.
As famous by PSLS, doubt of its stability got here earlier this yr following layoffs and a brand new group working settlement that permit groups terminate their contract and obtain a $6 million termination price.
— Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) October 2, 2023