Activision Blizzard lays off around 50 esports staff amid a potential Overwatch League overhaul
China has been one of the strongest markets for OWL viewership over the last few years. However,and most other Blizzard games are not currently available in the country after a partnership with NetEase, which published the games there,Blizzard tried to bolster excitement around OWL this year by opening a pathway for teams from the second-tier Contenders division to compete in the highest level of Overwatch esports for the first time.
that OWL teams brought in a law firm to negotiate with Activision Blizzard for some kind of economic relief"after years of high operating costs and continually missed promises on revenue."that teams receive around $1 million from OWL but it costs between $3 million and $5 million a year to run a competitive team, meaning that most are running at a loss.
Given the financial implications, it would not be surprising if OWL teams vote to end their agreement with the league. While that would certainly end the Overwatch League in its current format, Activision Blizzard is still planning to support Overwatch esports. “I want to be clear on one thing in particular, that Overwatch remains committed to a competitive ecosystem in 2024 and beyond,” OWL commissioner Sean Miller told. “And we’re building toward a revitalized global scene that prioritizes players and fans.
All the same, the Overwatch esports ecosystem could look very different next year. This year's Grand Finals in Toronto could be the end of OWL as we know it.
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