by The 2022 Overwatch season (season 5) is drawing closer, and the league has announced a rather interesting feature, co-streaming, aimed at improving inclusivity for fans.
The new season will commence on May 5 and will be played on the Overwatch 2 beta. Although there has reportedly been a delay in the number of hero reworks that will be readily available, the recent announcement is an indication that Blizzard Entertainment is striving to make significant adjustments.
While this is not an earth-shattering change, it is a change nonetheless, especially one that improves the user experience.
Overwatch League 2021 was a massive success, as a total of $4,250,000 was shared amongst twenty teams in different stages of the season.
Shanghai Dragons were the ultimate winners, sweeping Atlanta Reign 4-0 in the Grand Finals. For their valiance, the Dragons walked away with $1,500,000 of the $3,200,00 prize pool.
While we are yet to see what season 5 delivers, it holds promise given the upgrade in the game and added features.
How does co-streaming work?
Fans will most likely flood YouTube to watch the 2022 Overwatch season as things unfold, as they have done in the past. However, things will be a bit different this time as people can watch the official stream through the eyes of their favorite streamer.
With this new feature, fans will get an experience that makes them experience the game the same way their favorite content creator does. However, there is a limit on who can enjoy this service, with applications already underway.
As with every system, there are rules in place that help protect every party involved, and it will be no different here. It has been reported that this program will only be available on YouTube.
While fans can watch the season through several other streaming platforms, including Twitch, the co-streaming feature will only run on YouTube.
While co-streaming is not entirely new, not many utilize it even though it has been shown to foster more fan engagement.
Popular streamer Shroud has attempted the same in the past, and he ended up attracting a lot more fans. In the 2021 VCT Masts, he hit over 240,000 viewers compared to the official event peaking at 56,000.
There has been information flying around about the game. While there have been official announcements, there have also been leaks about what gamers should expect from Overwatch 2 beta.
While fans are not entirely happy with the rumors of the hero reworks not being completely ready, this is some good news that is also a testament to the changes being effected.
Overwatch has become less interesting for many over the years, with many not happy with the overall gameplay. However, improvements like these are bound to inspire change.
Some big-name streamers are likely to return to Overwatch for this upcoming season, and with this new feature, it will be a lot more enjoyable for everyone.
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