What Happened To The Overwatch World Cup? - Remembering A Golden Age

The Overwatch World Cup (OWWC) is an event that many fans of the game hold dear to their hearts.

As an international tournament that not only gave a chance for players to represent their respective countries but also catch the eyes of prospective teams. Many players who have found their way into the Overwatch League have at one point or another graced the stage of the OWWC whether it be at one of the regional qualifiers or at the playoffs held at BlizzCon.

While the event is fondly remembered, the OWWC was not without its own set of issues, especially in its later iterations with concerns that focus and budget would be cut in favor of directing resources to the Overwatch League.

As with most esports leagues and events, the pandemic presented a series of unique challenges for organizations to overcome. The OWWC is one such event that has been at a standstill as Activision Blizzard prioritizes maintaining their flagship league and the launch of Overwatch 2 while remaining relatively silent on the future of this event.

Chapters

0:00 Remembering The OWWC

2:57 Not Without Its Flaws

3:37 The Blizzard Problem

6:05 Conclusion