Overwatch 2's director Aaron Keller acknowledged that the game has fallen short on storytelling and expressed a desire to revive the animated shorts that previously enriched the game's lore.

He highlighted that an initial plan for a significant PvE campaign was shelved, which disappointed fans expecting more story-driven content.

Keller emphasized the importance of the Overwatch universe and characters, stating that returning to story-focused content is a priority, though no specific timelines were provided.

Despite these setbacks, Overwatch 2 continues to maintain a strong community, even as it faces increasing competition in the online multiplayer market.

The first story mission set, titled Invasion, was released in Season 6 but underperformed in sales, leading Blizzard to cancel the entire PvE project and refocus on multiplayer gameplay.

Recently, Blizzard announced a major gameplay update for Overwatch 2, including new modes, cosmetic rewards, and character additions, which has been well-received by players.

While the original PvE campaign was scrapped, some elements were salvaged for post-launch updates, but little new story content has been added since launch.

Fan frustration peaked after Blizzard canceled the PvE Hero mode in summer 2023, which had been a long-anticipated feature, leading to a reset in their storytelling approach.

During a recent livestream, Keller expressed interest in producing an Overwatch TV show, inspired by the high-quality cinematic trailers, to expand the franchise's storytelling.

This update, announced in February 2025, also introduced a new PvP mode called Stadium and the return of free loot box cosmetics, further engaging the community.