Overwatch 2’s 6v6 modes lastly have a launch window, though it’s not like there’s only one replace coming that’ll magically convey 6v6 again. Actually, the devs are already planning a number of variations of the mode.
They’re additionally going to be experimenting with some completely different variations of 5v5 as nicely to try to hone in on which mode will work greatest for Overwatch 2 gamers, an admission that the present format positively wants an overhaul.
Although it isn’t clear whether or not or not the dev workforce will finally go together with 5v5 or 6v6 as soon as they’ve carried out their experimental modes, it’s possible the consequence they land on will change Overwatch 2’s format ceaselessly.
Right here’s what you have to know concerning the 6v6 and 5v5 experimental modes and once they’re popping out:
When is 6v6 releasing in Overwatch 2?
6v6 shall be coming to Overwatch 2 the primary week of Season 14. Season 14 is ready to start on December 10, 2024, that means we must always get 6v6 again earlier than the top of 2024 by only a hair.
Nevertheless, 6v6 isn’t the one place the OW dev workforce is experimenting, and a variety of new codecs are coming to the sport earlier than 6v6 is. Right here’s a full clarification of each recreation mode they’ve confirmed thus far:
All Experimental modes coming to Overwatch 2
Blizzard LeisureRestrict 2 (5v5)
This mode is 5v5 however with a bit extra flexibility. You’ll have the ability to have two tanks on a workforce, however every function will get a restrict of two heroes per function. Tanks shall be nerfed to their open queue numbers so that you just don’t have 2 Godzillas working round each match.
This may also operate like open queue in gamers with the ability to choose any hero in any function so long as the spots aren’t already crammed.
Launch window: Season 13
Kingmaker (5v5)
Much like Restrict 2, besides the solo function will get a “bonus”. It isn’t clear what that bonus is simply but, but it surely’s protected to imagine that it’ll make that solo function participant stronger. Apart from that, the identical guidelines as Restrict 2 apply.
Launch window: Season 13 midcycle
Min 1, Max 3 (6v6)
It is a twist on 6v6 that requires every workforce to have 1 of every function and not more than 3 of every function. Whereas this opens up a ton of potential for coordinated play, it’s protected to imagine this mode will lead to 1-3-2 (1 Tank, 3 DPS, 2 Helps) if we’re going off of how usually individuals queue every function in solo queue.
Launch window: First week of Season 14
Traditional 2v2v2
That is the extra customary model of 6v6 that Overwatch 1 gamers know and love. For those who performed the primary recreation, you recognize what you’re getting right here.
Launch window: Season 14 midcycle
The devs additionally teased a shock coming in Season 14, that means there could also be extra experimental modes on the horizon.