Activision Blizzard has revealed that Overwatch League teams will vote to decide the fate of the league at the end of this season, while lay-offs signal a dark future for the company's esports plans.

Things are looking dire for the Overwatch League (OWL), the competitive esports scene built around Activision Blizzard’s popular hero shooter, as the company laid off some 50 employees on July 18.

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This might sound crazy, but this might be the best decision Blizzard has done for Overwatch’s esports. Blizzard has ended the Overwatch League. In a statement to PC Gamer, Blizzard shared this message ...

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The Overwatch League (OWL) appears to be no more after six seasons. A Blizzard spokesperson told Engadget that "We are transitioning from the Overwatch League and evolving competitive Overwatch in a ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. After six years of hosting the Overwatch League, Blizzard has ...

Activision Blizzard has announced the end of the Overwatch League. In a statement sent to GGRecon, the company said it was "transitioning" away from the Overwatch League and is planning to take ...