Blizzard's latest Overwatch expansion has reignited interest in the game, pushing player activity sharply upward across major platforms. The title surged to the top of Twitch's viewing charts and climbed Steam's most-played lists, overtaking competitor Marvel Rivals in concurrent activity. Many users encountered login queues during evening peak times, a notable return to high demand.

  • Expansion release prompted a rapid influx of returning and new players, boosting both streams and active sessions.
  • Overwatch became the most-watched game on Twitch following the update, drawing large streamer and viewer counts.
  • On Steam, the shooter ranked among the platform's most-played titles, placing well ahead of Marvel Rivals.
  • Login queues were reported during busy hours, indicating server strain and unusually high concurrent demand.

Source: Eurogamer

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