Overwatch 2 announced it was considering testing out a return to its original 6v6 format after swapping to its current, controversial 5v5 structure back when the sequel launched in 2022. Now, it sounds like that test is coming up sooner than originally expected,

Blizzard is planning to bring back the 6v6 format for Overwatch 2 and will be conducting two separate tests, with the first coming in December 2024.

Overwatch 2 is finally bringing back 6v6 with a series of new experimental modes as the devs look to decide the game’s future.

Blizzard is bringing back 6v6 matches in testing for Overwatch 2 when it launches its next season in December. The company had previously switched the series to a 5v5 format, and Blizzard is now trying these tests to find how it can “make the core game even stronger” through a balanced new version of the classic 6v6 mode that lets each team have multiple tank characters once again.

Blizzard’s test of the return to 6v6 format will kick off during season 14 of Overwatch 2, which should start on or around Dec. 10. That first test period will be a variation of the game’s Open Queue format,

Blizzard Entertainment is testing 6v6 in Overwatch 2 in Season 14 with two modes, with tanks getting nerfed specifically for the old team format.

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Blizzard is finally bringing back 6v6 format from the original game to Overwatch 2 soon. However, the studio will gauge player interest to see if it's worth keeping.

Blizzard is finally listening to one of the Overwatch community’s biggest requests and will begin testing 6v6 matchmaking for Overwatch 2 during Season 14. Afte