Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 are delayed up to 2023

During the presentation of the last financial report of Activision Blizzard a delay has been announced in the launch framework of overwatch 2 and devil 4 that places them at this time in 2023 instead of 2022 : These are two of the most expected games in the industry and our teams have made great progress in their development in the last trimester, write from the company, but we believe that they give our teams some extra time to finish production. and strengthening its creative resources before the launch will ensure that these titles delight and attract their communities for many years. As a result of this delay, the company has modified its growth forecasts facing 2022.

This financial report, the first affected entirely by the legal problems facing the Company, shows a year-on-year growth of 6% driven by the excellent performance of Candy Crush -which benefits have increased by 22% - and the launch of Diablo II: Resurrected. Within Activision, the most profitable franchise remains Call of Duty despite the fact that this quarter, the one that goes from July to September, its net profits have decreased by 17% with respect to the previous year. However, the monthly active users of the Shooter have continued to experience a year-on-year increase of 7%, thus surpassing 119 million: I am pleased to report the good results of the third quarter, which exceed our previous forecasts», commented Bobby Kotick, We are excited about the launch of Call of Duty this week and we hope that success continues in the fourth quarter.

The presentation of this financial report also worked as a framework for announcing the output of JEN ONEAL, current CO Director of the company, only three months after its promotion: This energy [that of Activision Blizzard employees by Getting a significant change] has inspired me to put myself aside and explore how I can do more to get the games and diversity cross, and I hope to have a broader impact on the industry that benefits Blizzard (and other studies) too ». Without taking too many clues about the future of it, Oneal has been willing to make a donation of 1 million dollars to Women in Games International and invest in the mentoring program of it. The employees of the company have expressed their sadness for the progress of the CO Director.