In the latest Director’s Take, Overwatch 2’s game director Aaron Keller gave players more information about the future of 6v6, as well as insight into Hazard's performance, holiday-themed cosmetics, and 2024 competitive rewards. Aaron Keller’s blog post updates fans on what's next for 6v6 in Overwatch 2, as players have been wanting this game mode to make a return ever since the introduction of 5v5.
The biggest change brought by Overwatch 2 compared to its predecessor is the introduction of 5v5 matches, instead of the original 6v6 competitions. By removing a tank from each team, 5v5 changes the dynamic of fights, focusing more on teamplay and fast-paced action. This change made some Overwatch 2 players nostalgic for the 6v6 mode, hoping it would eventually make a comeback. Overwatch 2 brought back 6v6 as a time-limited game mode, making a variety of changes to the hero's abilities to allow the possibility to play with 2 tanks, 2 supports, and 2 DPS characters.
Overwatch 2 fans who have a soft spot for its past PvE modes speculate about a possible return of...
