Overwatch 2 Game Overview

Overwatch 2 101

Overwatch 2 is a 5v5 “Hero Shooter”, full of different playable characters, each with their own unique abilities, mechanics, etc. Each team can only have one of each hero active at any given time.
For PC, Overwatch 2 is available to download on the Battle.net Games Client.
Upon release, Overwatch 2 quickly rose to the upper echelon of the esports world with its dedicated focus on standout team-focused gameplay.
Competitive Overwatch 2 games are played across four different modes:
- Hybrid (Combination of Assault and Escort. Attacking team must first battle the defenders to win control of an objective point where a payload sits. Once the point is taken, the payload becomes activated, and attackers must escort it to the delivery point at the other end of the map.)
- Control (Both teams fight to capture a single objective)
- Escort (Attackers escort a payload while defenders try to stop their progress)
- Push (teams fight over control of a robot in an effort to escort it as it pushes your team’s barricade to the delivery point.)
Each game mode ends when Attackers accomplish their objective OR Defenders hold off until the game timer reaches zero.

Each hero has unique weapons and abilities suited for various situations.
Heroes are separated into three distinct categories:
- Damage heroes seek out to engage and defeat opponents using their various tools and abilities. It is the duty of a damage hero to secure eliminations.
- Support players empower their allies by healing, boosting damage, or providing vital utility. These heroes are essential to a team’s survival.
- Tanks soak up damage, create space for the team, and break apart fortified positions. Heroes in the tank category will lead the charge.
Along with each hero comes multiple abilities. These are defined in three ways:
- Active (needs to cool down between uses. Average 2 per hero)
- Passive (unique, inherent abilities/perks that do not need to be activated)
- Ultimate (powerful abilities; charge them by healing allies or dealing damage)