Overwatch is making some improvements to the Map Voting system in Season 2, including new and reworked map forgiveness in Competitive, majority rules voting, and a random vote option. These are just some of the improvements Overwatch is making to its base systems as part of its relaunch in 2026.
In 2026, Blizzard took some big swings with its hero shooter, including a rebranding back to calling it simply Overwatch, a refreshed UI, and 10 new heroes released throughout the year-long Reign of Talon storyline. The risk paid off, with Overwatch’s comeback breaking records on Steam, Twitch, and other platforms.
Overwatch reveals the in-game model, gameplay, and abilities for Sierra, the new Damage hero coming in Reign of Talon Season 2.
Now, Overwatch is getting ready to roll out its second season, and with it, some major improvements are coming to the Map Voting system. Introduced in a Director’s Take blog by Overwatch Game Director Aaron Keller, these upgrades to the Map Voting system will arrive in Reign of Talon Season 2 on April 14.
While all of these changes are beneficial for fans, the new and reworked map forgiveness in Competitive is especially timely. Every season during...
