Overwatch 2 Tests Removal of Hero Limits in Quick Play: Hacked

Blizzard experiments with doubling up on heroes, alongside mid-season balance changes to enhance gameplay diversity.

Blizzard Entertainment is testing the removal of hero limits in Overwatch 2's Quick Play: Hacked mode, allowing teams to double up on the same DPS or support heroes.
The change aims to give players more freedom and creativity in team compositions, echoing the unrestricted hero selection from the early days of Overwatch 1.
Mid-season balance changes include a reduction in the healing reduction DPS passive from 20% to 15%, and buffs to several heroes including Ana, Lifeweaver, and Mauga.
Quick Play: Hacked serves as a testing ground for potential long-term changes to the game, with previous tests leading to permanent implementations.
Critics express concern that Quick Play is becoming a testing ground for experiments, potentially undermining its role as a competitive practice mode.