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 strategy 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 have been shared about what which means, however presently, we will count on that subsequent 12 months could not have an OWL season.
As famous by PSLS, doubt of its stability got here earlier this 12 months following layoffs and a brand new workforce working settlement that allow groups terminate their contract and obtain a $6 million termination payment.
— Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) October 2, 2023
