Overwatch was developed with one goal that caught my eye in the beta: it's focus on a more diverse cast of characters. Zarya Nova was the reason I got the game in the first place and the team continued to deliver amazing characters going forward. Recently they introduced their first Non-binary character, Venture, which was really exciting for me. It's great to see yourself or your friends and family in some cool characters with even more exciting abilities.

Their worldbuilding is also top notch even when lacking in the story department. While we've had a lot of story stagnation over the years, the way they use their maps to add to the characters and world around them is one of my favorite aspects.

The game fell off hard when they began development of Overwatch 2. Overwatch 2 did nothing for the game but add a horrific store system, implement un-optimized graphic overhauls, and introduce the battlepass sytem. PVE missions were a big feature advertised for Overwatch 2 only to be absent from launch, locked behind another paywall, and eventually cut after a few mediocre additions.

Even in 2025 the game still has it's issues. The battle pass system hasn't changed, "mythic" skins are of variable quality, and the free to play pricing model leaves the store skins valued ridiculously high. The only kudos I can give to the current team is the re-implementation of the Loot Box system without the gambling mechanic that made it an issue in the first place.