It's also safe to not expect an Overwatch 2 release date with this upcoming stream. Overwatch 2 is still being developed and is a work in progress.
The team could be targeting May 24, mirroring the original 2016 release date for Overwatch. Keller also asked fans and viewers to temper expectations on how the game looks when it's shown on May 20. Some time in 2022 is as close as we can realistically guess. They have also been saying that their new upcoming game will not be released for the general audience till 2022.
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Keller explained in the developer update that the Overwatch team will go over various maps and what the team is calling the philosophy behind the changes coming to Overwatch 2's PVP. The emphasis on these changes indicates that any alteration to PVP may be massive and could affect how the mode is played in the upcoming sequel. Overwatch 2 has now been confirmed by the makers but the release date has not been confirmed yet. Which Overwatch League teams will participate in the PVP livestream is unclear at this time, but it's very likely that one of the local teams like the San Francisco Shock will appear.
The livestream will be hosted by Blizzard, but the Overwatch game development team, as well as Overwatch League teams, will participate in what will likely be a demonstration of Overwatch 2 PVP.
When Keller appeared in the latest Overwatch developer update, he explained that " PVP is at the core of what makes Ovewatch feel so special." With that in mind, Overwatch fans should expect a livestream filled with gameplay and information on how PVP in Overwatch 2 will look and feel.