Biggest Competitive Transformations Unveiled for Overwatch 2

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Overwatch 2 players are dissatisfied with the lack of transparency in the game's Competitive mode, wanting changes to be made.

Players are becoming increasingly frustrated with the prolonged waiting time for updates on their ranking, as they no longer have the ability to see the changes after each match as they did in the original game. In response to this, developers Aaron Keller and Jared Neuss have recognized the necessity for modifications in the Competitive mode. They are planning to release more information regarding the mode's future during the upcoming week.

Overwatch 2 players have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Competitive mode of the free-to-play shooter game. They feel that the mode lacks transparency in displaying a player's rank, which was previously available in Overwatch. The developers of Overwatch 2 have acknowledged these concerns and assured the player base that changes are on the way.

Currently in its sixth season, Overwatch 2 has introduced a new support hero named Illari for the Competitive mode on August 24. However, the players' experience with the new hero has not been as satisfactory as they had hoped. While the addition of a PvE mode in Overwatch 2 has been completed, the players are now urging the developers to address the issues in the Competitive mode. Unfortunately, the changes or improvements in this area have not been well received by Overwatch 2 players.

Many players of Overwatch 2 have expressed their frustration with the game's Competitive mode due to the absence of certain features that were available in the original Overwatch. In this new version, players can no longer rely on their Skill Rating (SR) changing after each match; instead, they must guess their rank and determine their progress towards ranking up based on tiers. Unlike before, where players could learn their new rank after just one game, regardless of the outcome, they now have to win five matches before discovering their new rank.

Aaron Keller and Jared Neuss, the developers of Overwatch 2, have recently acknowledged the need for changes in the game's Competitive mode. However, they are unable to provide a specific timeline for when these changes will be implemented. The team is keeping silent about the exact modifications that will likely be made to the mode until the upcoming Director's Take, a regular column on the official Overwatch website where Keller shares his reflections and plans for the future of the game's development. This column will be published next week.

Neuss acknowledges the concerns of Overwatch 2 players regarding the need for improvements in the Competitive mode. In response to a player's tweet emphasizing the importance of focusing on Competitive mode rather than skins, Neuss assures that discussions about changes in Comp are on the horizon. Neuss acknowledges that the system requires a significant update. The community's reaction to Neuss's tweet has been mixed, with some players expressing skepticism towards the developers and dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of urgency. The Competitive mode in Overwatch 2 is not without its flaws, as players have also suggested the implementation of stricter penalties for early match departure. Leaving a game prematurely in Competitive mode puts the abandoned team at a disadvantage for the remainder of the match. In contrast to the casual Unranked mode, players face the risk of losing their rank in Competitive mode if teammates abandon the game.

While fans eagerly await further details, they can currently enjoy the exciting PvE (Player vs Environment) mode offered by the Blizzard team. The ongoing limited-time Underworld event provides captivating gameplay experiences, which fans can indulge in for a few more days.

Overwatch 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X.