Overwatch 2 has detailed how the matchmaking system works in Season 17. Matchmaking is a fundamental element of competitive games, and Overwatch 2 is no different. Developers are continually working to improve the experience, seeking to deliver more balanced matches.
There is no shortage of initiatives, such as the one that took place in Season 10, when Overwatch 2 decided to mitigate players' losing streaks. With this adjustment, Blizzard began placing players with multiple losses on teams with a higher chance of winning a match. Season 12 introduced Wave Respawn, a feature that respawns players in groups rather than individually. The result was a reduction in one-sided matches in both Quick Play and Competitive Play. Recently, Overwatch 2 once again discussed its matchmaking, giving an overview of its current state.
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Blizzard shared a new Weekly Recall, this time detailing how the game's matchmaking operates in Overwatch 2 Season 17. The system works based on MMR, a number that defines the player's skill and their placement in matches. By default, the game searches for 10 players with the same...
