The first match I played ofStadiuminOverwatch 2was a miserable experience.
Yet I continued to queue, as I wanted to better understand the mode.
The first is that the mode is currently only available in competitive mode.
As such, initial matchmaking is wildly inconsistent, which is especially concerning in a mode that can snowball.
In the three dozen or so matches I have played, someone has quit in about half of them.
If someone leaves prior to the match starting, or before a certain time, it cancels the match.
The final issue for onboarding is the third-person perspective.
According toBlizzard, it defaults to third-person to make it easier to see everything happening in Stadium.
What works in Stadium
So after all that, what makes Stadium worth pushing through to experience?
For starters, it provides enough new and exciting experiences to be worth playing.
I appreciate that each hero has powers specific to them that can fit your playstyle.
For example, I enjoy building Ashe to deal high primary-attack damage.
This build system pairs well with heroes being locked from the start of the match.
Unlike other modes, you cannot switch heroes during the game.
In Stadium, each round is essentially an abridged version of another mode.
Got a news tip or want to contact us directly?
