Overwatch Hits Highest Steam Concurrent Player Peak Since Release Day

The article discusses the recent surge in the concurrent player count for the game Overwatch on the Steam platform. Overwatch, which has dropped the "2" from its name, has seen a peak of almost 70,000 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend, the highest since its launch day. This is a surprising development, as the game's history on Steam has been less than stellar, with a lifetime review rating of only 27% positive. Despite the mixed reviews, the article suggests that the upcoming launch of the game's first rebooted season, "The Reign of Talon," on February 10th, along with the addition of five new playable heroes, may have contributed to the increased player interest. However, the article notes that Steam is only a small part of Overwatch's player base, with long-term players more likely to access the game through the Battle.net launcher. The article concludes by mentioning that the new content and changes to the game's balance may impact the game's reception in the future, but it remains to be seen whether the current player surge will continue.