The new hero shooter Overwatch 2 was released on October 4th. Fans have been able to get an impression of the game despite connection issues. Although many are having fun, there are some points that are receiving significant criticism.
What is the situation with Overwatch 2?
- Overwatch 2 was released on October 4th with major server and connection issues.
- According to Blizzard, the problems are related to DDoS attacks. Since a patch on Friday, October 7th, most issues should have been resolved.
- By the weekend, many players could play, although there were still bugs and error messages. The mood is still heated.
What is the problem? In forums and on the Overwatch subreddit, there are plenty of opinions about the new shooter. The biggest point of criticism that many keep mentioning is the monetization.
Overwatch 2 relies on a Battle Pass, which allows players to unlock new content. The loot boxes from the first part are gone. You can now see what you are working towards, random rewards are a thing of the past.
Additionally, skins and more can also be purchased with premium currency. This is where players see a red flag, as anyone wanting all content from Overwatch 1 must pay 12,000 euros.
In a popular thread on reddit, the user dreadul explains: ‘Play the game, but don’t buy a damn thing. At best, Blizzard adjusts the prices. At worst, they’re pissed. I’m cool with either.’
Even though he is having fun with Overwatch 2 and it is a ‘step in the right direction’, not everything is fully thought out, and the monetization is simply greedy. Other players feel the same way.
The cinematic on the theme “Hope” received mixed reactions from the community. Fans saw a certain irony in this:
‘Overwatch 2 is very unsatisfying’
This is what bothers players: In the current largest reddit thread with over 12,800 upvotes and more than 1,700 comments, user Murram9 addresses the things that bother him. He explains what exactly Overwatch 2 lacks to create a sense of reward. Things that the predecessor had:
- Medals for damage and more.
- ‘On Fire’ display on the portrait to see when you are doing particularly well.
- Missing levels (except in the Battle Pass).
- Maps that show achievements at the end of the match.
- Portrait frames to be proud of as a player.
Other players agree. The removal of the ‘On Fire’ display is particularly strange, as even new characters like Sojourn have voice lines for such a state, and others like Moira have received new lines for it. But it can no longer be seen.
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According to some fans, the progress system with the Battle Pass is so annoying that many wish for loot boxes back – a feature that was actually heavily criticized. Even MeinMMO demon Cortyn has noticed this:
Additionally, there are poor adjustments like hero balancing, especially with Orisa, or that the overview tab in the game loads too slowly. Important information such as ready ultimates is seen too late. Moreover, some bugs are concerning players.
Despite all the criticism, the latest animated short has been well received. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was even moved to tears:
Is it really that bad? Indeed, Reddit is currently flooded with complaints about the state of the game and particularly the monetization. However, the platform is also known for often complaining and highlighting negative aspects.
In a smaller thread, user zbin17 goes a bit more into the problems and how they can be easily solved. Especially things like the interface, the ‘On Fire’ display, and missing information such as maps could be easily delivered by Blizzard. Only the money issue seems to be a bigger point that requires more discussion.
There is still work to be done on connection issues and more, and there is “much to do”, but Overwatch 2 is not “at the beginning of the end”, as many are currently predicting. The change to 5 players per team is just right, bringing fresh air and making the rounds much more intense.
Interestingly, this was also the impression of MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus after just 2 hours of playing. Now, after a few days, this has only become clearer:
2 hours in Overwatch 2 are enough to show me what I have loved about this game for 6 years
