Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has explained how the new role queue feature will work in-game. Both quick play and competitive modes will, by default, incorporate role queue. You’ll queue up for matches based on whether you want to play tank, damage, or support, and in the case of competitive, you’ll have a separate skill rating for each role. Blizzard is anticipating an initial swarm of MLG pro Genjis (and other damage dealers), so there’ll be incentives like additional loot boxes for people who queue up as, say, supports. This all flips the game’s script pretty significantly, and Kaplan said there are also some big balance changes on the way, especially for Brigitte. You can read about those changes here. Role queue is now available on Overwatch’s PC public test server, and it’ll go live starting with a two-week beta competitive season beginning on August 13.
By
Nathan Grayson
|
🕹️ Level up your inbox
Don’t miss the latest reviews, news and tips. Sign up for our free newsletter.
You May Also Like
Latest news
Warcraft 3 Reforged’s Big Update Adds Two New Secret Levels That No One’s Found Yet
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’s Art Director Gets Blow Back For Using AI In Prototyping Test
Hands-On With World Of Warcraft: Forever, An Alternate Universe Worth Exploring
Anthropic CEO Says ‘We Owe It To Humanity To Try’ To Prevent An AI Swarm From Taking Over The Internet
Ex-Far Cry Boss Has Big Ambitions For New StarCraft Shooter: ‘If We Were To Make Something That Felt Like A Deadwood In Space I Think That’s Got Something’
Diablo 4 Annual Expansions Are Done As Blizzard Focuses On Seasonal Stories Leading Up To Diablo 5
Blizzard Explains Why It’s Revealing Diablo 5 And A New StarCraft So Early
Whew, That Was A Close One