2023 will definitely be a great year for all the numerous Overwatch fans out there, as the New Year will bring back the World Cup! Blizzard Entertainment itself, meaning both the developer and publisher responsible for Overwatch, has made the big announcement regarding the upcoming competition.
Millions of players and fans of the game will be joining the upcoming event to see who’s the best Overwatch player. The World Cup for Overwatch hasn’t been held for three years already, which makes things as interesting as possible for those who like to play the game.
■3年ぶりの復活！！
WORLD CUP 2023が開催決定！〈詳細〉
・36カ国が最強を決める世界大会
・日本出場の可能性大
・一般プレイヤーも代表入り可
・記念報酬イベントが開催決定
・有名配信者も過去参加
-関優太さん
-Ta1yoさん 他詳細はこちら👇https://t.co/ARR7BJz509#オーバーウォッチ2 pic.twitter.com/vhKPG5o9BH
— Overwatch2ニュース@おばにゅー (@Overwatch2_NEWS) December 17, 2022
We have more details regarding the upcoming gaming competition. Tryouts will be held in March, while qualifiers will start in June. The top 16 teams will be decided for the Group Stage.
The fun thing about the Overwatch World Cup is that not only players can get involved. Pretty much anybody is welcome, and here’s an official statement that explains everything:
Whether you’re a pro, aspiring pro, or casual player, there are tons of ways to get involved. Stay tuned for further announcements, including details about each stage of the 2023 Overwatch World Cup, viewer information, and much more!
Blizzard’s announcement is crystal clear, as the same official source quotes:
Attention, world—after three years away, we’re thrilled to announce that the Overwatch World Cup is returning for 2023, and the competition will be bigger than ever: new game, new players, and new ways of spotlighting your country and region on a global scale.
Stay tuned to find out more news regarding the Overwatch World Cup, such as a more precise release date!
Do you think you have what it takes to compete in the Overwatch World Cup? Feel free to share your own thoughts about the upcoming competition in the comment section!