Summary
Overwatch 2Director Aaron Keller is reportedly planning to address the heavy volume of fan requests for the game to feature a 6v6 game mode, similar to the originalOverwatch. Between its standard play and variety of arcade-style game modes, the hero shooter features plenty of different ways for players to experience its fast-paced action.Overwatch 2regularly features rotating game modeslike Deathmatch, Elimination, and Capture the Flag among plenty of other options. However, one popular style of gameplay has been among the most fervent requests from fans.
One of the biggest changes made toOverwatch 2in the transition from the original game came with a major shift in the game’s standard play. Whereas the firstOverwatchfeatured 6v6 team-based combat as the shooter’s main game mode,Overwatch 2would remove a member from each team for 5v5 matches.Overwatch 2has seen plenty of requests from fans to bring back the traditional 6v6 gameplay, with some fans even creating custom game modes to re-live theOverwatch 1style. Now,Overwatch 2’s game director is preparing to give fans an update on their requests.
Overwatch 2Director Aaron Keller recently teased an update to come from Blizzard about the deluge of requests for a 6v6 mode inOverwatch 2. Keller suggested that the development team is looking to share more about its own views ona potential 6v6 mode forOverwatch 2. Keller confirmed that the game mode will be touched upon duringOverwatch 2’s next Director’s Take or Dev Update, not giving any specifics about its plans for the requests. The post did not reveal when the next Director’s Take or Dev Update would be shared.
Overwatch 2 Addressing Fan Requests for 6v6 Mode
Overwatch 2has recently showcased a plethora of new gameplay changes coming in the hero shooter’s near future. A recent interview withOverwatchlead gameplay designer Alec Dawson teased several changes coming for older Heroes,hinting at a rework for Hanzoalongside changes to Reinhardt and Winston.Overwatch’s Season 12 will also welcome the game’s newest Hero, with “Space Ranger” said to be a new support character.Overwatch 2’s Season 12 is currently expected to launch in late August.
WhileOverwatch 2has hinted at plenty of future content, the developer has a major update on the way soon. July 9 will see thelaunch of the highly-anticipatedTransformerscrossover, adding plenty of new skins based on the beloved giant robot franchise. The newest iteration ofOverwatch’s “Summer Games” event will also debut during the July update, bringing back multiple summer-themed skins and alternate game modes.Overwatch 2looks to be bringing plenty of new content throughout the coming months, between major crossovers and character changes.
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
