The Most Obvious Surprise Overwatch 2 Could Deliver on February 12

Overwatch 2 is gearing up for some major transformations as it heads into Season 15. Blizzard recently gave fans a glimpse of what’s to come in 2025 with the first Director’s Take of the year on their official website. Although full details will be kept under wraps until the February Spotlight live stream, it’s clear that substantial changes are on the horizon that could significantly alter the game’s trajectory.

Among the anticipated updates, players can expect new maps and heroes, and the mid-season patch of Season 15 promises a mini-competitive season of 6v6. This feature has been a high demand from the community and seems to indicate that Team 4 is keen on heeding player feedback. While this is certainly thrilling, bringing back PvE or launching a full-fledged animated series would be another impactful way to captivate fans come February 12.

Switching gears to Overwatch 2’s storytelling potential, there’s still hope for fans eager for more narrative content. Despite a pivot from PvE to a more PvP-focused approach after the lackluster response to Season 6’s Invasion missions, Blizzard has not completely shut the door on continuing the storylines. Even though some former Blizzard developers have hinted at the cancellation of story missions, the possibility remains open for future developments in this area.

Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie, a former Lead Narrative Designer, shared on their now-deleted X account that they cherished the story created for Overwatch 2 and hoped it would be shared someday. Clues in “Overwatch: Declassified – An Official History” bolster the idea that there’s more to come, and Blizzard could rekindle excitement by announcing the return of PvE missions.

The BlizzCon 2019 showcase of the Suravasa missions indicates more PvE content was initially planned. According to a former developer’s interview with Kotaku, Blizzard once aimed to release campaign content in stages over several years, potentially lining up with the February Spotlight to reveal new plans. If the game sticks to an 18-month cycle from the last mission drop, new missions might arrive around March 2025, setting the stage for more announcements.

In an intriguing twist, the official post announcing Overwatch 2’s February Spotlight includes a short link ending in “PVE”, sparking speculation—and a bit of hope—among fans.

The storytelling potential doesn’t stop there, as Overwatch 2’s rich universe and characters could also shine in an animated format. Despite Arcane’s lack of impact on League of Legends player numbers, it succeeded in widening the audience’s knowledge of its characters. Overwatch 2 could find similar success by crafting an animated series of its own.

Fans’ enthusiasm for Overwatch’s narrative is evident from the success of the three-part animated series Overwatch GENESIS, whose “Part One: Dawn” has racked up over a million views since its July 2023 release. Blizzard’s previous animated shorts also showcase their storytelling prowess. Even as they focus more on PvP with upcoming game updates, providing lore-focused content through in-game hero stories or comics would certainly be welcomed by the community.