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There’s no doubt that one of the biggest criticisms ofOverwatch 2was the fact that it switched team sizes to make matches 5v5. Gamers couldn’t understand the reasoning behind this move and believed that the hero-shooter didn’t feel the same anymore.
However, 6v6 returned to the sequel in November last year with theOverwatch Classicevent. Blizzard realized gamers’ love for the mode and brought more 6v6 playtests. What’s great is that Blizzard has decided to extend these playtests, giving us hope that 6v6 might be here to stay.
Blizzard has decided to extendOverwatch 26v6 Playtest
With the incredible interest shown by gamers for the 6v6 mode,Overwatch 2‘s director Aaron Keller has revealed on his Twitter/X account that Blizzard has decided to increase the duration of the mode’s second round of playtesting.
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Now, gamers will be able to jump into the 12-player matches for a longer time. However, it’s still unknown when this playtest will end, but one thing is confirmed: 6v6 mode will soon be making its debut in the Arcade section.
We’re extending the 6v6 playtest due to continued player interest and excitement for the mode🥳Starting tomorrow the 6v6 card will move to the Arcade. It will be available until midseason, then transition to a 6v6 Open Queue format – Min 1, Max 3.
The 6v6 mode will remain as it is right now until the middle of the current season, and then a switch will be made to an open queue mode. This will require every team in the game to have a maximum of 3 and a minimum of 1 hero from every class.
Overwatch 2‘s success with 6v6 mode isn’t surprising,considering the fact that it was one of the mostdemanded features by the gaming community. On top of that,Marvel Rivalsis also making waves with its 6v6 formula, which proves that it’s the correct path for hero shooters to go with.
Now that Blizzard has decided to extend the 6v6 mode playtest inOverwatch 2, gamers hope that it makes a permanent return soon.
Time is running out forOverwatch 2to fight back
Marvel Rivals‘ release has been a nightmare forOverwatch 2. Right out of the gates, the NetEase Games title feels like a complete package, and things are only just getting started as the title is about to receive its first season on January 10.
At release,Marvel Rivalsfeatured more than 30 playable heroes and villains, each character with unique abilities and ultimate moves, alongside tons of exciting cosmetics. Even though it’s more than 8 eight years since the release ofOverwatch, the title, even with its sequel, the game just has 34 heroes.
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That’s not all, though; NetEase has stated that all the heroes coming toMarvel Rivalsin post-launch seasons will be absolutely free. In Season 1, we’re going to seefour new heroes who are all part of The Fantastic Four. This putsOverwatch 2‘s hero debut schedule pale in comparison.
It’s been two years since the release of theOverwatchsequel, and it has just added ten new heroes. This means that in just one single season, NetEase will add more heroes to its hero-shooter’s roster thanOverwatchdoes in a full year.
It’s high time for Blizzard to wake up and realize thatOverwatch 2will not win the war in the hero shooter genre if things go on like this. The game needs a serious change in direction and additions players are looking for.
With that said, are you excited about the extended 6v6 playtest inOverwatch 2? Let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
