Blizzard leader Mike Ybarra answered a question regarding how long the delays are expected to last.

Release dates were not given for either title. 'These are two of the most eagerly anticipated titles in the industry, and our teams have made great strides towards completion in recent quarters.' The slide continues, 'But we believe giving the teams some extra time to complete production and continue growing their creative resources to support the titles after launch will ensure that these releases delight and engage their communities for many years into the future.' While we are still planning to deliver a substantial amount of content from Blizzard next year,' reads a slide from the presentation,' we are now planning for a later launch for Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV than originally envisaged.' You can read the slide in its entirety below. To learn more about the proceedings thus far, including details listed in the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, please check out our previous coverage here. The bulk of the suit focuses on 'violations of the state's civil rights and equal pay laws,' specifically regarding the treatment of women and other marginalized groups. The ongoing lawsuit from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) against the company is over reported toxic workplace culture.

It is important to keep in mind what is going on within Activision Blizzard at this time regarding ongoing allegations about the work culture. During its quarterly investor call today, Activision Blizzard has announced the releases of Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV are being pushed back further than expected, enough to change the company's financial outlook for next year.

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