Fans have a long list of expectations for theOverwatch 2showcase at BlizzConline, with hopes of an official release date for the game ranking near the top. However, based on comments made by Genji’s Korean voice actor Gaku Space,Overwatch 2is likely still far from an official release.
Space, who recently playedCyberpunk 2077protagonist Vin the Korean version of the game, was briefly asked aboutOverwatchin aCyberpunk-focused interview. According to translations from Redditor Evenstar6132, when asked if he is still working onOverwatch, Space responds with an emphatic “yes.” However, a lengthy “but” follows, with the Genji actor saying “I haven’t heard anything aboutOverwatch 2.”
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While the actor jokes about being fired, he reiterates that he has recorded nothing forOverwatch 2at the end of theOverwatchsegment of the interview — something that should immediately raise some red flags for those excited about the sequel. With Genji having a largerole inOverwatch 2’s reveal, as the hero saved Winston from certain death, it would make sense that Genji features in the PvE story’s plot at some point. As such, if the game was arriving anytime soon, Genji’s lines would likely be recorded already.
While it is possible that the actor was secretly replaced, this seems highly unlikely, with the more probable scenario being that the game is simply taking more time to develop than originally planned. It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic came at a rough time forOverwatch 2, and Blizzard employees needing to work from home has likely had a major impact on the sequel’s development. As such, it would not be surprising to see Blizzard avoid attaching a release date to the game duringOverwatch 2’s BlizzConline showing.
As such, players should get their expectations down forOverwatch 2’s next showing.Several new hero revealsare certainly possible, as well as a special animated short to hype up the sequel’s arrival and properly introduce at least one new character. More hero designs and maps will likely be shown off along with the PvE mode, too, though sadly it seems likeOverwatch 2still has a long way to go in terms of its development. While many will be excited to get a proper update on the game regardless of it likely coming with no release date, some fans that were expectingOverwatch 2to arrive soon will likely be disappointed.
With Blizzard supposedlystill hiring forOverwatch 2as well,these comments from Genji’s voice actor serve as further evidence that the sequel will be hit with a lengthy delay ahead of release. With the alternative being no new Genji content or a random voice actor replacement, it is certainly beginning to seem like the rumors are accurate.
Overwatch 2is currently in development for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.
