I wasnt expectingOverwatch 2to have a smooth launch, but this is just ridiculous.
The good
Hot take: Overwatch 2 is actually a ton of fun.
Seeing a swathe of new players jump onto Overwatch 2 since its free-to-play switch has been a joy.
Everyones excited to play the game again!
Were all just figuring out the meta, making mistakes and re-learning our old mains.
Its not exactly like old times, but its close enough.
The removal of Tank duos has been an adjustment, but its not the drastic change I was expecting.
While he might need a buff of some kind, a few other heroes need nerfs.
Zarya and Roadhog are practically unkillable in experienced hands, and can singlehandedly mow down an entire team unaided.
No game should lean so heavily in one heros favour.
Support characters need more maneuverability if theyre going to last longer than a minute in skirmishes.
Once the Supports go, the team goes.
Right now, it has two big problems that need sorting out: monetisation and gameplay.
Much like the suits at ActivisionBlizzard, were going to look at the money first.
We used to level up every few matches with a guaranteed lootbox per level.
Lootboxes housed every available cosmetic in the game - from voicelines and emotes to skins of all rarities.
Overwatch 2s rejiggered player progression system is a significant downgrade thats hellbent on taking your money.
Even then, the good stuff isnt actually… good.
In-game store cosmetics are priced egregiously, but the main issue here is player progression.
What theyve received barely qualifies as a sequel at all.
And by messy, I mean messy!
Old skins and cosmetics have either gone missing or been randomly unequipped.
Setting aside launch woes, how about the removal of multiple Overwatch 1 features for no reason?
Post-game voting cards and the On Fire system are both puzzlingly absent, and so are Assault maps.
Verdict
Overwatch 2 needs to shape up or die.
