The reason for the delay was typical, as Activision Blizzard COO Daniel Alegre explained giving the team more time “will ensure that these releases delight and engage their communities for many years into the future.” BlizzardĪs part of the Activision Blizzard Q3 earnings call on November 2, 2021, the company announced Overwatch 2 has been delayed, presumably to 2023 or beyond (along with the highly anticipated Diablo IV).