On February 19, 2025, Blizzard's classic team shooter "Overwatch" officially returned to the national server, and the 15th season of "Brilliant Glory" was launched at the same time. This is the third national server game restarted by Blizzard and NetEase after "World of Warcraft" and "Hearthstone", marking the full recovery of Blizzard's business in China.

The data was kept intact, and the number of appointments exceeded 3.07 million

This return retains all player account data, allowing veteran players to return to the battlefield seamlessly. According to the statistics on the official website, the number of reservations for the national service has exceeded 3.07 million. The enthusiasm of the family is as high as it was when the game was first launched, and social media is full of anticipation and cheers for the return.

To thank players for their patience, Blizzard has prepared a series of returning benefits full of sincerity. All players (including new sign-ups) will receive 9 max-level Mythic skins from Seasons 1 to 9 for free, as well as free Battle Pass rewards from Seasons 10 to 14, for a total of 966 personalized items.

In addition, Season 15 kicks off today, with the new "Vaillant System" at the heart of the update. Players can choose two upgrades for their heroes during a match, giving them subversive passive buffs or skill enhancements. This innovative gameplay not only adds depth to the game's strategy, but also fills every game with more variables and surprises.

After two years of waiting, the hero has finally returned

From the suspension of the service in January 2023 to the return in 2025, the national server of "Overwatch" has been waiting for 757 days. With the start of Season 15, Blizzard not only brings gameplay innovations, but also previews more strategic content in the future through the gladiatorial realm mode (Season 16 launches).

Zhongguancun Online reported that Blizzard plans to launch a series of skins with the theme of Chinese mythology, such as Sigma becoming the king of holding the country, Reinhardt becoming the king of growth, etc. In addition, a new Chinese hero, "Aqua", is also on the horizon, and this support hero inspired by the Chinese martial arts style is expected to debut in Season 18. These designs with Chinese elements make players feel familiar and make the game more culturally substantial.

Players have been extremely positive about the return of the national server. One player said on social media: "Seeing Overwatch return is like going back to the time when I played the game for the first time, and the anticipation for new heroes and new ways to play is back!" ”。 Another player was full of praise for the new gameplay "Vaillant System": "This system makes the game much more strategic and every match is full of freshness. ”

Whether it is old players revisiting their feelings, or new players experiencing innovative gameplay, the return of the "Overwatch" national server is worth looking forward to. Take up arms and join players around the world on this new adventure of "power"!

E-sports events have resumed, and the future of the national service can be expected

The return of Overwatch's national server not only allows players to regroup, but also breathes new life into the esports event. According to official information, the new top e-sports event "Overwatch Championship Series" will include the Chinese region in the event system, and the first offline event will be held in Hangzhou. This move will undoubtedly rekindle the enthusiasm of domestic esports enthusiasts and further expand the influence of Overwatch in the global esports field.

The return of Overwatch's national server is not only a perfect response to the past 757 days of waiting, but also a beautiful outlook for the future. As one player put it, "The world still needs more heroes." "Now that the heroes have returned, a new story is about to begin.

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