During BlizzCon 2023 this weekend, the Overwatch 2 development team hosted a deep dive into the game and went into all the changes coming to the game’s competitive ranks.
These changes aim to clarify how the competitive modes work, something the community has desperately desired since the game was released over a year ago.
When Overwatch 2 first came out, Blizzard changed how the competitive system worked compared to the original.
However, these changes never really landed, with Overwatch 2 favouring a more abstract approach, placing players in skill tiers and divisions with no indication as to their exact matchmaking score.
Now, the development team has revealed the upcoming rework to better showcase players’ progress in their skill tier.
Currently, players need to win 5 games or lose 15 matches to receive an update to their competitive rank, but when the changes come into play, this system will be removed in favour of instant feedback on how a specific game impacted the player’s ranking.
After each game, a progress bar will show exactly how the player’s rank increased or decreased and how long it will take to reach the next competitive skill tier.
Alongside this, there will also be two modifications, including a new rank above Grandmaster for the best Overwatch 2 players, called Ultimate and rewards for those participating in competitive matches.
Launching this competitive rework will come with a rank reset for all players.
In Season 9, we're going make your rank more transparent than ever with Competitive Overview✨ pic.twitter.com/8nfZbgywJ1
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) November 4, 2023
Since this weekend’s announcement, many Overwatch 2 players have taken to social media to compare this update to the previous system used in the original Overwatch and to slam Blizzard for not bringing an improved experience.
But now we want to know from you, what do you think about the promised changes? Is it a step forward for Overwatch 2 or just a giant leap back? Let us know in the comments.