Overwatch 2 gets rank reset and mid-year competitive update

Overwatch 2 is set to receive an update in the middle of the year, as revealed by Blizzard. Here’s a rundown of what you can anticipate, along with additional information.

Overwatch 2 mid-year competitive update

As per Blizzard, Overwatch 2’s Season 12 is set to introduce competitive enhancements. Notably, there will be a rank reset for Overwatch 2, providing players with a new starting point for the season. This restart will enable gamers to climb back up the competitive ladders.

As a gamer, I’m super excited about what’s coming up in the new season! Blizzard has confirmed that we’ll get to play Juno in competitive mode. Keep your eyes peeled for sneak peeks from our alien friend, with her hero trailer dropping on their official social media channels soon. Can’t wait to see more!

Mark your calendars for August 16th, fellow gamers! That’s when I, Gavin Winter, the system designer for Overwatch 2, will be spilling all the beans about our mid-year competitive update in a new blog post. Stay tuned!

Overwatch 2 Avoid as Teammate feature and more

Regarding further developments, it’s been announced that there will be enhancements to the “Avoid as Teammate” option in Overwatch 2. This update is designed to offer players a more personalized gaming experience. Furthermore, for fans of Quick Play, you can anticipate improvements in the group respawn feature in Overwatch 2.

Back in April 2024, Blizzard mentioned that the existing “Avoid as Teammate” feature lets you dodge up to three players. The reason for this limit is that increasing it would make it challenging to find matches for high-ranked players such as Grand Master or Champion. But, based on your suggestions, we’re planning to provide more control over team pairings for a better gaming experience.