Overwatch 2: From High Hopes to Low Ratings on Steam

Overwatch 2 has become the worst user-reviewed game on Steam, with a score of 0.96 based on an approval rating of 10% from 92,028 votes. The negative reviews primarily focus on the game's monetization practices, as well as the cancellation of its PvE Hero mode. Chinese players, in particular, are upset about the end of Blizzard's agreement with NetEase, leading to widespread shutdowns and loss of access to accounts. Despite the negative reviews, tens of thousands of players are still playing Overwatch 2 on Steam, and Blizzard's metrics for success will include player engagement and spending in the free-to-play game.