The Future of Activision Blizzard and Overwatch 1.5

TLDRActivision Blizzard faces criticism amid internal investigation, Overwatch 1.5 goes free-to-play and replaces loot boxes with battle pass and cash shop.

Key insights

🔍Activision Blizzard's internal investigation finds no evidence of intentional ignorance or downplaying of gender harassment allegations.

🆓Overwatch 1.5 release date set for October 4th, game goes free-to-play.

💰Overwatch ditches loot boxes in favor of battle pass and cash shop.

Q&A

What were the findings of Activision Blizzard's internal investigation?

The investigation found no evidence to suggest intentional ignorance or downplaying of gender harassment allegations by senior executives.

When will Overwatch 1.5 be released?

Overwatch 1.5 is set to be released on October 4th.

What changes are being made to Overwatch?

Overwatch is going free-to-play and replacing loot boxes with a battle pass and cash shop.

Timestamped Summary

08:18Activision Blizzard receives criticism after internal investigation finds no evidence of intentional ignorance or downplaying of gender harassment allegations.

10:19Overwatch 1.5 release date set for October 4th and will be free-to-play.

10:36Overwatch ditches loot boxes in favor of a battle pass and cash shop.