Overwatch 1 Servers Go Offline as Overwatch 2 Launch Approaches; Here’s How The Community Reacted

The time has arrived when the gamers need to bid farewell to the unique Overwatch title because the extremely anticipated sequel arrives. Overwatch 1 had a terrific run and was additionally one of many titles that helped put Blizzard on the map. The brand new playstyle together with the esports attain helped the sport attain unimaginable heights in reputation. Overwatch 2 releases at this time, October 4, 2022 and at the present time additionally marks the tip of Overwatch 1.

Gamers will most undoubtedly be skeptical about stepping into the sequel, particularly as a result of all the brand new necessities which have been instilled via their new safety protocols. Overwatch 2 shall be making use of a brand new initiative known as Protection Matrix to disincentivize disruptive behaviour and gameplay. This initiative will contain a cellphone quantity to get into the sport, first time person expertise measures to curb disruptive behaviours and extra.

We perceive that these measures are being carried out so as to cease cheaters from disrupting the sport, however many gamers additionally really feel that it might hamper the gameplay expertise for brand new gamers. We are going to simply have to attend and see how these measures work when the sport releases to know for positive. The group is extraordinarily unhappy about Overwatch 1’s days coming to an finish, see how they’ve reacted on social media under:

Overwatch 1 is formally a “useless recreation” pic.twitter.com/N5tPoi2Ci8

— Nibel (@Nibellion) October 3, 2022

the entire overwatch group coming collectively on its remaining day saying how a lot they beloved the sport after it drove them to the brink of madness for the previous 4 years pic.twitter.com/ooHNBDtjSt

— 🎈rila (@rilaOW) October 3, 2022

me: man i am gonna miss overwatch 1

additionally me taking part in ow1: pic.twitter.com/0ZRWnyD9Eb

— XVIII #PlaySkullgirls (@XVIIICoV) October 3, 2022

Overwatch 2 tomorrow when 1mil+ ppl attempt to log in on the identical time 💀 #Overwatch2 pic.twitter.com/mhpL6R3oAv

— 👑Womjuu👑 (@ItsSomjuu) October 3, 2022

with the final full day of Overwatch 1 in progress, I need to carry again this nostalgic masterpiece pic.twitter.com/N2pWtHoTJj

— Kyy (@snkykun) October 2, 2022

The top of Overwatch 1. pic.twitter.com/IhHjmVPZiW

— Frogger (@FroggerOW) October 3, 2022

Overwatch shutting down whereas servers for Splatoon on the Wii U are nonetheless up: pic.twitter.com/aFP49krIPY

— Mr.Change™ (@JoeCool_WiiU) October 3, 2022

For as a lot shit as I give Overwatch, its character designs have been incredible. Not well-written, however uniquely designed, vibrant, filled with appeal and character. It is superb that Blizzard checked out what they’d, stated “yeah, we will repair it” and sanded off actually each edge to them. https://t.co/5JU0K7dIL4

— Brad Brown 🔞 (@BlasterNation) October 3, 2022

hope overwatch 2 brings us extra cool combo sprays like these 😻 pic.twitter.com/c2CZFGFFA4

— phoenix 🚀🎃 (@rocketsquire) October 4, 2022

I assumed Overwatch was down however It is nonetheless right here pic.twitter.com/GnKyniqnrj

— Aquamarine (@AquamarineOW) October 4, 2022

Effectively it’s time… It’s at present day 1067 since Overwatch 2 was introduced. I admire all of you who adopted alongside take pleasure in Overwatch 2 everybody 🫡 pic.twitter.com/eVLcuNtvcU

— Days Since OW2 Was Introduced (@PlsGiveOW2) October 4, 2022