Blizzard bekräftar Overwatch Rush, en mobilorienterad expansion av franchisen

Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced Overwatch Rush, a new title that marks the franchise’s first dedicated move into the mobile gaming market. Unlike its predecessor, Overwatch Rush abandons the traditional first-person format in favor of a top-down hero shooter designed specifically for touchscreen devices. The game is now preparing for early testing phases.

The announcement raises an important question for longtime fans: can Blizzard successfully adapt Overwatch’s fast-paced, ability-driven gameplay to a new perspective without losing the identity that defines the franchise?

A Standalone Mobile Experience

Overwatch Rush is not a direct port of the PC or console version. Instead, it is a completely standalone title built with a mobile-first approach.

Unlike games such as League of Legends: Wild Rift, which closely replicate their PC counterparts, Overwatch Rush delivers a vertical, top-down experience optimized for smartphones. By moving away from the first-person perspective, Blizzard avoids the user interface congestion that often affects mobile FPS titles.

The project is being developed by a separate Blizzard team with strong mobile expertise. Meanwhile, Team 4 — the core Overwatch development team — remains focused on the live service for PC and console, ensuring both projects receive dedicated attention without competing for resources.

Testing Plans and Release Timeline

Although development is still in its early stages, Blizzard is already preparing for regional testing. An official Discord server has been launched to connect developers with players and gather early feedback.

According to Blizzard, the goal is to expand the Overwatch universe by bringing new adventures to players across multiple platforms.

No official release date has been announced yet. Given the early stage of development, a potential launch window could arrive later in 2026, with a full release possibly expected in 2027, depending on the testing timeline.

Minimum System Requirements

Blizzard has also shared the minimum supported devices and performance tiers for Overwatch Rush.

Android

• Minimum RAM: 3GB
• Minimum Chipsets:

1. Snapdragon 480, 675, 720G, 730, 765
2. MediaTek Dimensity 6XXX, 7XX, 8XX
3. Helio G9X
4. Exynos 980, 1380

• Minimum Supported Device: Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

iOS

• Minimum RAM: 3GB
• Minimum Chipset: A12
• Supported Devices:

1. iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd Generation)
2. iPhone XS/ XS Max
3. iPhone XR
4. iPhone 11 through iPhone 17 Pro

By positioning Overwatch Rush as a separate experience rather than a replacement for the core title, Blizzard aims to broaden the franchise’s reach while maintaining the competitive integrity of the original Overwatch ecosystem.