Overwatch Story Mode Not Happening Due to Its "Magnitude" and Map Editor Will Take "Years"

GeekReply: If you’ve even sniffed Overwatch, you probably know that the title is basically a multiplayer only game. No singleplayer or in-game story to speak of. Strictly speaking that is. The world’s lore and plot are usually told through tie-in comics and the aforementioned animated shorts. You’ll also know that there is currently no map editor alongside the title’s current fifteen maps. Sadly, one of them will not be happening (for the foreseeable future) and the other will take quite some time to implement.

[pressjudge]

Story mode would be a cool thing to play - we'd better understand each character

[zaherdab]

A 2 level intro to the character's ability through a mini story would be awesome

[lxeasy]

If we don't get a story mode I hope they release more shorts. I'll take some even on existing characters who've never had one.

[AspiringProGenji]

I'm fine with the comics, the hero interactions and voice lines, and cinematic shorts trying to tell the story and lore. What Overwatch needs is more PVE like Junkenstein Revenge

[lxeasy]

That was fun

[cyx]

Lol what poor copout / excuse. Theyll market the hell outta the cast but wont give them any proper story in game. All they want is money smfh

[zaherdab]

which gaming company doesn't want your money? they're not asking you to play their games coz you're adorably cute u know. you no pay u no play ... unless it's free to play game ... someone will have to pay

[cyx]

I paid for it you noob thats what im trying to point out. Blizzard treats the game as a f2p title still asks for full retail prices gtfoh bro. You just made yourself look stupid. Nuff said go back under the bridge from where you came troll. (■_■¬)

[Kornholic]

Most gaming companies have the decency to include a story campaign in their 60 dollar games.

[datriax]

Right. Wouldn't wanna actually put some effort into a game, when you can just make an arena FPS.

I mean really, why would you? Have plenty of cement headed lemmings throwing their money at you. It's just good business.

[Unchartedshark]

yeah! wouldn't want to put in free updates like maps, unique characters, skins, lore inspired voice lines, tons of balances, high quality animated shorts, comics, monthly events and new modes because that's just not the Blizzard way! oh wait...

[cyx]

All those things are things that should be in the game from the start especially for that asking price. I love how you mention lore inspired voice lines like thats enough. Its people like you that blizzard loves. Standing there with your mouth wide open while blizzard leaks their excrement down your throat :(

[Unchartedshark]

It's not as if they've stopped making content. More so it's impressive that they've kept their pace at working on the games integrity. I feel sorry for people like cyx that are upset that there isn't a crazy amount of lore in game right now, but they're still building. and. it's. free. I'm not sure why people get so bitter. As if the game has been abandoned and people lost their good fortunes on a bad bet. The game is good. and the update content is free. and they listen to the players. that's way more than can be said for a few other games out now.

[cyx]

Lol bro what youre describing sounds awfully similar to how a f2p game is supported and thats not what team fortress 2...uh i mean paladins.. Oh wait i meant thats not what overrated overwatch is. Overwatch is a full priced mp only game which ive owned and played before its own launch so having paid full price for a f2p mp only experience is unacceptable by todays gaming standards.

Youre not paying attention to the issue at hand , im not even mad about the fact that the non existent story isnt in the game im mad that after all this time they wanna say a campaign isnt in the cards with thier lame ass excuse They shouldve said that from the beginning. They strung people along well aware of the massive interest in a campaign by their fanbase. i bet you if we see l an overwatch sequel there will be a campaign. Blizzard is just being corporate and lazy. Stop defending shady practices.

[CobraKai]

I can't see a storyline incorporating all the characters effectively since each has different talents, in this game. But what I can see are Individual games for each character or Tell Tale taking the Overwatch world and creating one of their adventure stories like Batman and Guardians.

[rivaldoo777]

Who gives a F about overtrash