Kotick added, ʺAmong the drivers of our results was Overwatch®, which now has over 30
million players globally. The Overwatch League™ is gaining momentum and weʹre excited to offer our
community of players the best professional league experience.
Overwatch continues to be Blizzard's fastest growing new franchise, reaching
over 30 million players globally less than a year after launch. Overwatch is now the 8th billion‐
dollar franchise in Activision Blizzard's portfolio.
In late January, Overwatch had its fourth seasonal event, Year of the Rooster, to celebrate the lunar new
year. The event drove engagement records for the game. Blizzard launched a fifth seasonal event
in April, Uprising, including a player‐versus‐environment game mode which drew record time
spent.
Blizzard's revenues from in‐game content grew more than 25% year‐over‐year, driven by
revenues from World of Warcraft in‐game content and continued strength of Overwatch
customization items.