Overwatch 2 Brings Back Fan-Favorite 6v6 Mode: Everything You Need to Know for Season 14

Tämä artikkeli on saatavilla seuraavilla kielillä

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 celebrated its second anniversary on October 4, marking a milestone with both triumphs and ongoing challenges. Despite its popularity, the game has faced criticism over changes like the cancellation of story missions and the controversial gameplay adjustments in Season 9, leaving some fans questioning its future stability.

Ilmaisia jalokiviä sekä päivittäisiä, viikoittaisia ja kuukausittaisia lisäpalkkioita!

Chicken.gg

CS:GO

Claim bonus

Rekisteröidy nyt ja saat 1 ILMAINEN CASE

Farmskins

CS:GO

Claim bonus

YLIMÄÄRÄINEN 10% TALLETUSBONUS + ILMAISET 2 PYÖRÄKIERROSTA

CSFAIL

CS:GO

Claim bonus

However, Blizzard recently made an announcement that thrilled longtime players: the return of the classic 6v6 mode, fulfilling a long-held community request. This confirmation, shared in a recent "Director's Take," marks the first official acknowledgment of its return since Team 4 hinted at it in July.

Overwatch 2 Reintroduces Nostalgic 6v6 Mode in Season 14

Currently, in Season 13, Overwatch 2 has introduced notable updates, including map adjustments on Dorado, Havana, and Numbani, along with a rework for Sombra. Special events like the My Hero Academia collaboration and Halloween-themed modes (such as Junkenstein’s Laboratory) have kept players engaged. Still, it’s the anticipated return of the 6v6 mode in Season 14 that has captured the community’s attention.

Overwatch 2 Brings Back Fan-Favorite 6v6 Mode: Everything You Need to Know for Season 14 1

Starting a week into Season 14, Blizzard plans to test two versions of 6v6. Season 13 will also include its own playtests featuring variations of the 5v5 format. Here’s the expected schedule for these modes:

Season	Mode	Name	Description	Expected Date
13	5v5	"Limit 2"	Quick Play: Hacked, limiting each role to two players. Tanks share a similar health pool as in Open Queue.	Around November 5
13	5v5	"Kingmaker"	Similar to "Limit 2," but players solo in their role gain an unspecified bonus.	Mid-November to early December
14	6v6	"Min 1, Max 3"	Available in Unranked, this mode resembles Open Queue but mandates at least 1 player per role and caps at 3.	December 17
14	6v6	"2-2-2"	Unranked mode with classic 2-2-2 role lock, modified for Overwatch 2 with reduced crowd control and updated heroes.	Mid-January, during Season 14

Renewed Hope Among Overwatch Fans for 6v6 Mode

The return of 6v6 has generated enthusiasm among veteran players eager to recreate iconic tank duos like Reinhardt and Zarya, and it will allow new players to experience these dynamics. Fans are particularly excited to see how new tanks introduced in Overwatch 2 will fit into 6v6, sparking interest in potential synergies, like a powerful pairing of Mauga and Zarya or a high-speed duo with D.Va and Junker Queen.

Additionally, Blizzard hinted at a “special surprise” planned for either Season 13 or 14. Some speculate this could involve a new mobile Overwatch title, especially as Team 4 recently began recruiting a product marketing consultant. Alternatively, this mystery could relate to a new tank character anticipated to debut in a limited-time trial near the end of Season 13.

Jätä kommentti

Piditkö artikkelista?