The hero-based shooter has been widely popular since launch of the original in 2016. Delivering quick-fire action with a roster ofunique characters to play, the game has stood out against many of the hero shooters that followed in its wake. Despite the popularity of the original 6v6 mode, however,the game shifted to 5v5 for the launch of , a move that has been met with much continued contention.
While the player base remains strong and the game is undoubtedly in its best position in years, many fans have rallied for the return of their much-loved 6v6 gameplay to return, particularly as has delivered incredible 6v6 fun to compete with. Without the tactical opportunities that two-tank collaboration allowed for, has ultimately shifted in many ways. This community feedback has not gone under the radar though, with the Blizzard team releasing multiple developer blogs and now sharing the game’s first return to 6v6 with .
While the community has been requesting a return to 6v6 for some time now, delivers it in a way that's vastly unexpected, giving players much more than just a two-tank comeback. As a game selection of its own, this limited-time mode is based on Patch 1.0 for the original game around launch, taking players back to how the game once was. With a roster of just 21 heroes and most of their original abilities restored, it really feels like a revival of 's original form.
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also restores the removed Assault mode and its much-loved maps Hanamura and Temple of Anubis. The original role assignments return along with the temporary removal of hero limits, giving teams the possibility of duplicate heroes or an imbalanced number of players from each role. As the first offering of 6v6 seen since becoming it's clear that Blizzard is still looking for ways to bring back this highly-popular mode while keeping it distinct from
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