Unleashing Overwatch 2's Side-Splitting 'Cosmetic Meta' in Open Queue Matches

In Overwatch 2, players have embraced a new cosmetic meta that showcases a specific combination of hero skins. This meta, referred to as the Open Queue style, revolves around using skins from Limited Time Events and other cosmetic options.

One of the key highlights of Overwatch 2 is its extensive collection of skins, which allow players to infuse their characters with a touch of individuality. What makes these skins even more appealing is their thematic relevance to each hero in the game, although there are also some random designs available. For instance, D.Va and Brigitte can don police outfits, while Genji has the option to don a cosmetic that resembles Genos from the popular anime series, One-Punch Man. The customization possibilities for Overwatch 2 heroes extend to exclusive high-value skins that only become available during limited-time events, such as sporty skins during the Summer Games or Halloween cosmetics that transform heroes into pirates, vampires, and even Frankenstein's monster.

A Reddit player known as House_of_Vines has developed a new "meta" for Open Queue matches in Overwatch. This light-hearted meta evaluates heroes based on their style and whether they fit into specific categories depicted in images. This Overwatch 2 player recognizes the value of skins and believes that a team that fully embraces a theme is deserving of admiration from the community. Each team is classified into different motifs, such as the Bee Team, which only allows characters with bee-themed costumes, or the Under the Sea team, which includes heroes with water-themed cosmetics, like the upcoming Sojourn skin.

On Reddit, some users have proposed ideas for the cosmetic meta in Overwatch 2. They point out that heroes like Junkrat, Roadhog, Cassidy, and Soldier 76 all have pirate skins that would be suitable for the Pirate Shippers motif. Other cosmetic enthusiasts have created new teams, such as the On Fire team, which would bring together characters like Reinhardt, Ashe, Symmetra, Reaper, and Genji, as they all have cosmetics that prominently feature raging flames. Another user discusses the potential for a future Witch team, which could include Mercy, Kiriko, Zenyatta, and Symmetra, with Black Cat D.Va added to the mix as she fits the motif despite not being a witch-skin user.

The cosmetics in Overwatch 2 continue to provide players with a fantastic outlet for self-expression. Creating a meta solely focused on these cosmetics would mirror the phenomenon seen in games like Fashion Souls, where players use aesthetic items as a means of making fashion statements. While it would be peculiar to encounter teams adhering to the cosmetic meta in an open queue match, many would also be in awe of the impressive coordination displayed through their costumes.

Overwatch 2 is currently accessible on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.