For people who missed the 6v6 format of the primary Overwatch and wished it was in Overwatch 2, you can get that acquainted style again quickly, although solely quickly, as Blizzard Leisure has introduced that they are going to be testing the Overwatch 2 6v6 mode in Season 14.
This was introduced by the studio in a brand new weblog put up right now centered across the 6v6 dialogue for Overwatch 2. In line with Blizzard, they’re conducting two totally different assessments for the 6v6 mode each occurring within the recreation’s subsequent season. The primary take a look at, which can launch per week into Season 14, will not be your customary 2-2-2 function queue from the primary Overwatch, however fairly, might be extra like Open Queue, which the studio internally refers to as “Min 1, Max 3”: every crew of 6 will need to have no less than 1 of every function, and not more than 3.
The second take a look at occurs in Season 14’s mid-cycle, and can supply the acquainted 2-2-2 crew composition (two injury, two help, two tanks), although it is going to incorporate some ideas launched in OW2 reminiscent of fewer CC’s (crowd management) and the hero reworks. These 6v6 assessments could have their very own card in Unranked alongside different modes, and will not take the place of different video games modes like seasonal occasions or Fast Play. Blizzard provides that they can even implement steadiness adjustments that can apply to those two 6v6 take a look at modes, with the tank function feeling the most important change, as their energy and survivability will go down.
Can 5v5 and 6v6 Co-Exist in Overwatch 2?
For these questioning whether or not there is a future the place Overwatch 2 can function each 5v5 and 6v6, that is one thing Blizzar has regarded as properly. Whereas the studio cannot reply that query proper now, the dev crew notes that they wish to make a recreation that gamers will wish to play. If the neighborhood clamors for it, and Blizz will get the “sign” that it’s what gamers need, they’re open to the thought of it, since they know their gamers may need multiple expertise.
With Overwatch 2’s Season 13 launching simply this month, and every season of the hero shooter lasting for a complete of 9 weeks, this implies Season 14 will fall someplace in mid-December. I do not learn about you, however getting the 6v6 mode again — albeit quickly — in December will really feel like an early Christmas current from the studio to the neighborhood. If you happen to like what you play, then, ensure to let your voice be heard by Blizzard to have 6v6 stick.
If you happen to’ve solely lately performed Overwatch 2, the primary Overwatch which was launched in 2016 amd wasn’t free-to-play, featured a 6v6 format in all modes. Blizzard, in desirous to push for a a lot sooner fashion of play, determined to eschew having two tanks out there in a crew, to keep away from having two shields clogging up the battlefield. It is debatable whether or not this was the correct transfer or not, and I believe it will rely upon who you ask.
