The Uncertain Future of the Overwatch League and CDL
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The Overwatch League (OWL) is facing an uncertain future as Blizzard lays off around 50 employees and team owners will decide whether to continue the league after the current season. If teams choose not to continue, a termination fee of $6 million per team will be payable. The OWL has already faced complications this season, including the dissolution of the Chengdu Hunters and teams relocating. Viewership has also declined. While Blizzard claims commitment to esports, affected employees feel unsupported, and it remains unclear what the company's support for OWL will entail. Additionally, player engagement and investment in Overwatch 2 are declining.
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