Blizzard said that the  Windows PC version of Overwatch 2, like many of Blizzard's PC games, is currently only available through Battle.net. But with Microsoft's impending acquisition of Activision Blizzard and declining player engagement in the game, the maker of Diablo, Warcraft, and Overwatch appears to be changing its strategy.

Blizzard says it will bring "a selection" of its games to Steam but did not specify which titles beyond Overwatch 2 will jump from Battle.net.

Some classic Blizzard games, including the original Diablo and the first two Warcraft games, are available through GOG.com.

It is still being determined if Steam will become the go-to platform for Blizzard's as part of the studio's evolution.

Writing in its blog, the company said in a blog post. "One of the ideas pushing us forward is meeting players around the world where they are and making our games as easy as possible to access and play," the company said. "We want everyone to experience our universes with old friends while making new ones, no matter how they choose to play."

In its announcement, Blizzard said it's not moving away from Battle.net. But, it explained, "As we've evolved, the industry has evolved too -- gaming is no longer just for specific communities as it was when Battle.net launched over two decades ago, gaming is for everyone -- and though we remain committed to continually investing in and supporting Battle.net, we want to break down the barriers to make it easier for players everywhere to find and enjoy our games."

Blizzard says that players on Steam will still need a Battle.net account connected to Overwatch 2 to play the game.

The Steam version will support Steam achievements and friends lists, but Blizzard did not announce Steam Deck support.

 Overwatch 2 can now be wishlisted through Steam. As for Blizzard's future for other game releases on Steam, the company said it will be "sharing more about potential other games coming to the platform when the time is right."