The prospect of Overwatch coming to mobile has long been considered a distant dream, especially following insights from Jason Schreier's book which suggested that Blizzard had shelved the idea. However, a recent agreement between Korean developer Nexon and Blizzard might just reignite those hopes.

The primary focus of this deal centers on securing the publishing and development rights for a new installment in the renowned StarCraft real-time strategy (RTS) franchise. Competition was intense, with other companies like Krafton and Netmarble showing interest. Should this deal be confirmed, Nexon will take the helm in steering future entries of the series.

What's particularly intriguing, though, are the reports suggesting that the bidding also encompassed publishing rights for an Overwatch mobile version. This revelation not only hints that the mobile project is far from dead but also suggests that it could evolve into an official sequel in the form of a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA).

Nerf thisThis wouldn't mark the first foray of Overwatch into the MOBA genre, as fans will recall Blizzard's previous efforts with Heroes of the Storm. There's a strong possibility that this game could be adapted for mobile platforms, potentially aligning with the speculated Overwatch MOBA.

Yet, it's equally plausible that we might see a new spin-off rather than a direct sequel. The notion of an 'Overwatch 3' can be firmly dismissed, considering the franchise's traditional focus on console and PC platforms.

Embracing the MOBA genre could prove advantageous for Overwatch, especially with emerging competitors like Marvel Rivals poised to challenge its position. For Blizzard and its publishing partners, this might be the critical moment to take bold steps and revitalize this once burgeoning franchise.