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Speaking at Overwatch\u2019s \u201cWhat\u2019s Next\u201d panel at BlizzCon, Kaplan revealed that the developer will add ways to kill time while queuing for a match, including a unique deathmatch mode designed specifically for the occasion. \u201cIf you\u2019d like to go to the training room, we\u2019re gonna let you do that,\u201d Kaplan said. \u201cIf you would like to play a new deathmatch mode that we\u2019re adding just for waiting, you can play that.\u201d The feature will arrive \"very soon,\" according to the game director. Kaplan also clarified that players will be allowed to boot up custom games and the Overwatch workshop while waiting for a match. Players don\u2019t have much to do while waiting for a game. Even simple modes such as the practice range are locked when entering a queue, leaving players no choice other than to view replays and browse the hero gallery\u2014which can only keep one busy for so long. 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