Overwatch 2's 5v5 format is likely to launch in December

Supervision 2The visuals and gameplay aren't a giant leap from its predecessor. However, the sequel makes some significant changes, with the most polarizing being the switch from 6v6 to 5v5. Some players liked the faster match queues and gameplay of the new format. However, others felt that the change, which reduced the number of tanky players from two to one, took some of the game's complexity away. The 5v5 format was the default mode for competitive play Supervision over the past two years, with the support of countless hero and map patches to accommodate it. It looks like it will pass by the end of 2024, depending on how it goes OW2Season 14 6v6 Tests are fan-favorite.

Blizzard's premier hero shooter has been mulling the return of 6v6 as its main game mode since mid-2024. Director Aaron Keller talked about the history of the format, the transition to 5v5 OW2and the possibility of a 6v6 return in a full blog post published on July 25. According to Keller's latest report, the speculations of the director and players may soon come true in season 14. Supervision 2 will be releasing two test modes using the 6v6 format, and the developers will also be making some big balance changes that apply exclusively to those modes.

• Min. 1, Max. 3: This is a looser version of the role-playing queue or a more limited open queue, depending on your point of view. Each role must have at least one hero, but no more than three.
• Classic 2-2-2: This version of 6v6 will have role queues for the tried and tested two DPS, two tanks and two supports.

5 on 5 against. 6v6: How Season 14 Tests Could Define Overwatch 2's Competitive Future

Since Supervision 2 has been using 5v5 since launch, most players are already familiar with it. Going back to the old format could shake things up for the current player base, which has some pros and cons.

Rationale for a competitive 6v6 return

6v6 has several advantages, the most obvious being a return to the classics OW experience. Players can relive the glory of the original diving comp with Winston and D.Va. There's also a Reinhardt/Zara combo that veteran players love, as the pair can deal a ton of damage to their team by playing around each other's shields.

Supervision 2The 6v6 format also avoids the pitfalls of its predecessor when it comes to having multiple tanks on the same team. Since both test modes require at least one hero for each role, it is impossible to create a complete GOATS composition. Only time will tell if a dual shield team of Ramattra and Sigma will slow the game down like Sigma and Orisa did back then. However, this possibility can be addressed in the 6v6 balance patches, as Keller stated that they will significantly reduce the survivability and power of tanks for the two test modes.

Why 5v5 should stay in Overwatch 2

The 5 on 5 format works well OW2as it addresses some of the issues that plagued the old format. First, it speeded up queuing time because there were two fewer players to consider when creating a match. It also makes the game faster as there is less chance of stopping with one tank compared to two OW1 had Another advantage it has is that years of heroes and map patches have already been created to adapt to this format, so players who prefer a consistent and stable metameta have a lot to like Supervision 2Stay in 5v5 mode.

The 6v6 renaissance is in full swing, with the upcoming hero shooter Rivals of Marvel also accepts the format. Its upcoming launch and Supervision 2Season 14's December test is likely to be overshadowed OW25v5 format. However, the latest Director's Take post also discusses the possibility of the two modes continuing to co-exist. Either way, moving to 6v6 or making both formats available would certainly be an interesting change for the casual and professional gaming scene.