In Overwatch cleaning up is also happening in the lower ranks. There are no more protection mechanisms in Ranked!
The ranked game mode of Overwatch has a lot of small special rules when it comes to dealing with players. After all, it’s a game by Blizzard and the developers strive to ensure that players “feel good” about everything – but sometimes it goes a bit too far.
Just a few days ago, Blizzard announced comprehensive changes to the “Competitive Mode” of Overwatch for Season 6. However, not all changes were discussed during the “Developer Update” video.
Community Manager Lylirra mentioned two more points in the official forum that will change. The ones affected are the players in lower ranks.
- With the start of Season 6, players can drop from any rank. Previously, it was not possible to drop from the ranks Bronze to Platinum, even if the skill rating had fallen. The game checks after each match whether the player’s skill rating still meets the requirements for the current rank.
- If the player did not achieve the minimum score in the last 5 matches, they will drop from their rank. The only exception is a win: a player can never drop due to a win, even if this is the 5th match with a low skill rating.
This, by the way, has no impact on the distribution of Competitive Points. These are still awarded based on the highest rank achieved within a season.
A second change will please those who complain about receiving too little skill rating as a supporter:
- The calculation of skill rating gains and losses has been revised to be more consistent across all heroes. Previously, there were greater discrepancies with some heroes.
The current Season 5 ends on August 28. 3 days later, on August 31, Season 6 of Overwatch begins.
What do you think about now being able to drop from any rank? Is it a good thing that brings more clarity? Or are you now “more afraid” to continue playing Ranked?
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