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'Overwatch' update: Blizzard is hiring two Lead Software Engineers who may be key people to develop 'Overwatch' sequel

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Blizzard has just surprised the gamers when they posted two job listings that may point at a new title that would come out in the future. The game publisher is looking for someone who will help them for an "unannounced project that utilizes a robust first-person engine."

The job listing was first seen by GameSpot and the gaming world has got their curiosity ignited once again. Specifically, Blizzard is looking for two Lead Software Engineers who has the wisdom and experience on first-person games.

Blizzard did not disclose the specific details of the job and so the mysterious project has opened doors to welcome more rumors. The only thing certain for now is that the publisher is working on a first-person game, which may point to the next "Overwatch" title.

"Overwatch" is Blizzard's one and only first-person game so it is normal for the fans to speculate that the mysterious game is indeed a sequel of "Overwatch," or even an expansion of the popular title. Furthermore, the game published recently canceled the "Overwatch" graphic novel because of expansion and revamps, which strengthened the rumor that the mysterious game is "Overwatch."

Many "Overwatch" players have been expecting or a playable story mode for the title, but Blizzard has only released online player-versus-player (PvP) features. This could be Blizzard's perfect time to give in to the requests of the audience by releasing a major expansion to the title. "Overwatch" is still a hit game and has maintained high ratings despite the fact that numerous high-definition games came out in the recent weeks.

There are other titles to be considered as well, including "Hearthstone," "World of Warcraft," "Heroes of the Storm" and "StarCraft." It is interesting to note, however, that the publisher previously hinted about the pre-development progress of the next "Diablo" game, but of course, it is nowhere near the first-person game that Blizzard has been focusing since its gameplay is focused on role-playing.