LEGO is officially halting the release of a new Overwatch 2-themed set due to sexual harassment allegations still haunting the game’s publisher, Activision Blizzard.
LEGO had originally planned to release the first of its Overwatch 2 product range next month. The Overwatch 2 Titan (76980) was supposed to hit stores on February 1, 2022, although this is no longer the case.
In a statement, LEGO explains the reason for the delay:
We are currently reviewing our partnership with Activision Blizzard, given concerns about the progress being made to address ongoing complaints about workplace culture, especially the treatment of female colleagues and creating a diverse and inclusive environment. While we complete the review, we will be pausing the release of a LEGO Overwatch 2 product that was due to release on February 1, 2022.
Activision Blizzard is still mired in controversy following allegations of serious sexual assault and harassment, culminating in a lawsuit filed in July 2021. This has led to the high-profile departure of senior employees and a drop in the price of the shares, the company says it will. better improve the culture of your workplace. However, current and former staff have said the change hasn’t been felt, especially with Activision CEO Bobby Kotick still in charge.
This is not the first time Overwatch has been affected by these ongoing allegations. Fan-favorite hero McCree was renamed last year when the character’s namesake, Jesse McCree, left Blizzard after photographs surfaced implicating him in the ongoing DFEH investigation and lawsuit.
Where is Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2 was announced a couple of years ago at BlizzCon 2019. Currently, the game doesn’t have a firm release date set, though it’s expected to release sometime in 2022. Development on the standalone sequel has certainly been under way as well. been affected by the ongoing pandemic crisis. as a result of recent complaints and lawsuits for sexual harassment.
Featuring a roster of new and old heroes, Overwatch 2 will feature additional competitive game modes, as well as cooperative missions and a much greater emphasis on storytelling.
Source: The Brick Fan
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