The developers of free-to-play hero shooter Overwatch 2 have taken to the official site to reveal some exciting changes coming withe the newest season in the near future. The team strives to make PvP gameplay more rewarding and fun, and provide greater transparency for players in-game. To achieve that, Blizzard introduces major changes to Competitive in the new season as well as major gameplay changes to combat and hero survivability.
When it comes to Competitive, OW2 is in for a new progression system. The game will be updating player rank after every match and showing how much progress you gain or lose. You will also see Modifiers that affected your last match below the rank progression bar. Feedback is a driving force behind these changes, and the team asked for player thoughts.
To provide everyone with a fresh start with the new progression system and gameplay changes, Blizzard will be reintroducing Placement Matches and resetting everyone’s competitive Skill Rank. These 10 Placement Matches provides you with a high-stakes opportunity to make big gains in determining your new starting rank.
“So how high can you go? We’re introducing the ultimate rank, Champion. This is the most prestigious tier above Grandmaster, intended to show who is the best among the most skilled players in the game. Even with the boosts that Placement Matches can provide, top-ranking players will still need to win a lot of games to reach Champion 1 and prove they are the best of the best.”
Overwatch 2 – New Competitive Rewards & Jade Weapons
Season 9 introduces Jade Weapon Variants, unlockable with new 2024 Competitive Points. You will progress towards earning competitive points just by playing the game mode, with more progress granted towards wins.
When Season 9 starts, your previously earned Competitive Points will be converted to Legacy Competitive Points. Once the 2024 Competitive Year closes, any leftover 2024 Competitive Points will automatically be converted and added to your Legacy Competitive Points. You can use them to unlock Golden Weapon Variants.
Check out the official site to find out more about the changes coming in Season 9.
