Following its ongoing fame, it seems like Blizzard is taking linear media into consideration, hinting at a possible "Overwatch" TV Show. Fittingly enough, the game is the studio's strongest launch title over its 25-year history.
Fans have constantly been begging Blizzard for more of the game's lore following recent comics and animated shorts. The game itself has been their strongest launch in their 25-year history and even has a dedicated fanbase, as per PVP Live. Now, it seems like the studio might be finally giving players what they want as president Mike Morhaime revealed their future plans for the game.
Another PVP Live reports that during the Activision-Blizzard Q4 Earnings Call, he claimed that Blizzard has been pleased with the overall positive reception around the team shooter. The president added that the title entered 2017 with a strong start as there are now over 25 million registered players. Because of this, Morhaime claimed that they will be creating more heroes, maps, game modes and events this year.
On the other hand, he also sees the opportunity to expand the franchise towards linear media and consumer products in the future. Blizzard believes that this will help the fanbase establish a "deeper connection" with "Overwatch" while attracting new audiences as well. In other words, the president was heavily implying the creation of a possible television series.
An "Overwatch" TV Show Might Attract a New Audience
While "linear media" could mean a variety of things, the term has often been used to describe TV shows as it is media released at a certain time an order. Fans will tune into a show with the usual intention of starting from the first episode. Moreover, they will have to tune in at a certain time of the day to watch a show. However, various platforms like Netflix and Hulu have broken the traditional TV formula.
On a different note, "linear media" also defines other platforms like books, short stories or comics. Although, it is worth noting that this specific form of media was already announced separately. Since Morhaime claimed that they want to reach out to a new audience, it is likely that they would focus on television for that. Will fans see the inclusion of an "Overwatch" TV Show in the near future?
