Korean PC Version of Overwatch Transferred to Nexon; Registration and Account Linking Begin July 7

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (Blizzard) announced that it will transfer the Korean PC version of its title, Overwatch, to Nexon Co., Ltd., with service scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
In conjunction with this, registration for Nexon services and account linking began on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Korean PC Version of Overwatch Service Transferred to Nexon; Registration and Account Linking Begin July 7!

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— 오버워치 (@OverwatchKR) July 7, 2026

Blizzard announced that the Korean PC version of Overwatch will be transferred to Nexon!
Registration for Nexon services and account linking began on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Overwatch is one of Blizzard's flagship franchises.
With the transfer of the Korean PC version of Overwatch to Nexon, representatives from both companies released statements.

Comment from Junghun Lee, President and CEO of Nexon Co., Ltd.

As we head toward the launch of the PC version of Overwatch by Nexon on August 12, anticipation is building with the start of the registration period in Korea.
Working closely with Blizzard, we will further elevate the value of the Overwatch gaming experience through Nexon's world-class live operations and hyper-localization, which we take great pride in.

(Translated from Japanese)
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Comment from Walter Kong, SVP of Development, Live Games and Mobile at Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

The start of registration is a major step toward Nexon's upcoming launch of the Korean PC version of Overwatch in August.
We are proud to work with Nexon to create a high-quality, tailored experience for players in Korea.
We sincerely look forward to the beginning of a new chapter for the Korean Overwatch community.

(Translated from Japanese)
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The new service, published by Nexon's consolidated subsidiary NEXON Korea Corporation, is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Registration for Nexon services and account linking began on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Check the Official Korean PC Version of Overwatch Website for registration and linking details!