After 10 Years, Overwatch Has Changed Me Almost as Much as Itself

The essay looks back on discovering Overwatch in 2016 and why it still matters at its 10th anniversary.

It credits the game’s lasting appeal to memorable hero design, especially characters like Mercy, and a strong player community.

Despite criticism, setbacks, and heavy competition, Overwatch kept evolving under Blizzard leadership, including Aaron Keller.

The piece argues that those constant changes helped the game stay culturally relevant for 10 years and left a personal mark on the writer.