The OG "Overwatch" experience is known for offering the 6v6 PvP experience that has been the staple setup since its release, but with the arrival of "Overwatch 2," much has changed.
The company has removed one less player from each team, making this the new format of "Overwatch 2," which its players did not appreciate, leading to a massive backlash against them.
However, Season 15 gave fans back the 6v6, but only as a game mode, and this was met with significant enthusiasm from gamers. The good news is, that Blizzard is keeping this until the next season.
'Overwatch 2' 6v6 Mode Is Not Going Anywhere After Season 15
A Director's Take blog post, featuring "Overwatch 2's" Associate Game Director Alec Dawson, reveals a surprising development for the arena-based shooter game that is undoubtedly good news for fans.
The director discussed how the game's current season, Season 15, brought back the iconic 6v6 mode for gamers to enjoy, centering on the OG experience that many loved in the first game.
However, as Season 15 is soon coming to an end, Dawson revealed that fans do not have to worry about the 6v6 mode as it is not going anywhere, with "Overwatch 2" to continue offering it come the next season.
Starting next week's release of Season 16, players may still enjoy the 6v6 Open Queue mode that brings the action shooter experience back into its original setup.
It was revealed by Dawson that the Competitive 6v6 Open Queue mode was the game's third most popular experience in the entire Season 15 before it was overtaken by the "Totally Normalwatch" April Fool's mode.
Dawson said that the team found significant success with the return of the 6v6 mode in the game, made available to both Quick Play and Competitive modes, with many fans requesting it since the game's release.
Blizzard Finds Success With 'Overwatch 2' 6v6 Mode
That being said, there are several restrictions to the Open Queue of the 6v6 mode as the two-tank limit on matchmaking would still apply, requiring gamers to also fill out other roles apart from the Tanks.
According to the associate game director, applying the two-tank limit has pushed gamers to opt for the classic team building that features two tanks, two DPS, and two supports.
Players who opt for the 6v6 Open Queue mode were also treated to shorter queue times, and since it is an Open Queue, players may switch roles within their respective matches.
The return of the 6v6 Open Queue on "Overwatch 2" will not affect the main setup of the game, which centers on the 5v5 Role Queue mode.
With this, Blizzard's team will observe how the 5v5 Role Queue and 6v6 Open Queue mode can co-exist in the game starting Season 16, and if it will be viable for long-term availability in the game.
