Update Activision Blizzard has issued a statement via Twitter (opens in new tab) and updated the diversity space tool blog post to address the responses to the original announcement. The studio states that the “prototype tool has been tested internally” but is “not in active use” and that their “dev …
Read More »It sucks being an Overwatch 2 support player
Overwatch 2 support players have it rough. As a Moira one-trick, I’ve never had it particularly easy in Overwatch 1, either – the support role is easily the most necessary and underappreciated component of competitive matches, and a single off round can draw the ire of five angry team members. …
Read More »Overwatch 2 patch notes turn Zenyatta into a deadly kicking machine
The Overwatch 2 beta has a brand new update, and it turns Zenyatta into a deadly kicking machine. The new patch notes (opens in new tab) were published from developer Blizzard just yesterday. The new Overwatch 2 update makes a number of adjustments, including a slate of bug fixes for …
Read More »Overwatch 2 devs outline Ranked Play, hero changes, and more
Overwatch 2 devs have released a blog post on the new beta, commenting on Ranked Play, hero balances, the new scoreboard, and more. The new blog post (opens in new tab) was published by developer Blizzard on May 3. It kicks off by reassuring players that aspects like hero designs, …
Read More »Overwatch 2 supports say theyre getting dumpstered, and Blizzard agrees
The Overwatch 2 beta is here, and Support players aren’t happy one bit. The first public playtest for Blizzard’s shooter sequel launched last week, introducing the 5v5 twist to the original 6v6 formula we’d come to know so well. It turns out players think this player change has had a …
Read More »The Overwatch 2 scoreboard is as at odds with the series spirit
My Overwatch 2 beta hands-on has been defined by Orisa javelins, streamers dominating matches, and a perpetual disdain for the visual rework of the UI. During matches, I can’t stop thinking about how hard it is to parse out what the hell the scoreboard is telling me. After matches, I …
Read More »The Overwatch 2 beta is fun but feels like Overwatch 1.5
It’s golden hour at Ilios, and I’ve never seen it like this before. The low-hanging sun bathes the whitewashed buildings in a soft orange hue, the ancient ruins seem to emit their own glow of light – and I’m interrupted from admiring them by an Orisa spear through my gut. …
Read More »Overwatch 2 cracks 1.4 million Twitch viewers as fans pile in hunting beta keys
The best way into the Overwatch 2 beta boils down to watching a bunch of select streamers on Twitch for four hours, and to the surprise of no one, this strategy has rocketed Overwatch viewership. At the time of writing, the Overwatch category (opens in new tab) is hovering just …
Read More »Overwatch 2 features an improved scoreboard – but not everyones happy about it
Overwatch 2 has an entirely new scoreboard, and some players are a little wary of the change. Just yesterday on April 26, Overwatch 2 kicked off its limited PvP beta on PC. Players delving into the new demo found out that the sequel has an entirely redesigned in-game scoreboard, as …
Read More »Overwatch 2 beta system requirements revealed
The system requirements for today’s Overwatch 2 beta have been revealed. The Overwatch 2 PVP beta starts today at 11:00 PT / 14:00 ET / 19:00 BST and will run until May 17. If you’re interested in taking part in the PC only event, you’re probably curious as to what …
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