Overwatch 2 Extends 6v6 Playtest Following Strong Player Interest

Blizzard's popular hero shooter tests a return to its original team format with plans for an open queue variant later this season.

Blizzard has extended the 6v6 playtest in Overwatch 2 due to significant player interest and positive feedback.
The 6v6 mode will now be accessible in the Arcade section until midseason, after which it will transition to a 6v6 Open Queue format with role limits of at least one and at most three players per role.
Fans have expressed hopes for the mode to become a permanent feature or be added to competitive play, though Blizzard has not confirmed such plans.
The reintroduction of 6v6 aims to address nostalgia for the original Overwatch format, which some players argue offers a different strategic dynamic compared to the current 5v5 structure.
This move comes as Overwatch 2 faces growing competition from Marvel Rivals, a new hero shooter offering a larger roster and faster content updates.