Competitive play is returning in Overwatch 2<\/em> and Blizzard Entertainment is using the opportunity to adjust both the mode and the way players feel about their own skill progression.<\/p>
This new iteration of ranked play is being called Competitive 2.0. With it, the Overwatch 2 <\/em>team is hoping to streamline the ranking process, give players more tools to help them improve over the course of seasons, and reduce toxicity across all levels of play. While the core ranked play experience hasn’t changed, there are enough tweaks and updates that participating will feel fresh to even the most seasoned Competitive player.<\/p>
As explained in the recent Defense Matrix<\/a> initiative blog post, Blizzard is changing the way players unlock Competitive in Overwatch 2. <\/em>Players new to the game, or those who create their account on the day of launch or after, will need to complete the entire first time user experience<\/a> track and win 50 Quick Play matches before they can access Competitive. Those who ranked in the first Overwatch <\/em>will be able to play Competitive in Overwatch 2 <\/em>immediately.<\/p>
