5 Overwatch 2 tips for beginners

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Overwatch 2, Blizzard Entertainment’s multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) title, is the sequel to its 2016 predecessor, Overwatch. Since its free-to-play launch, Overwatch 2 has seen an influx of new as well as returning players who may or may not be familiar with the game’s mechanics and ecosystem.

The game has a few unique fundamental mechanics and character-specific play styles which help it stand out from other FPS titles but also make it harder for fresh players to adapt. However, don’t let this concern you; Overwatch 2’s steep learning curve makes easing into the intense multiplayer experience enjoyable and quite immersive.

Overwatch 2 has three classes of playable characters - Tank, Damage, and Support. With over 30 characters, each having their own abilities, the game ensures that you find the picks most suited to your play style over time.

For more in-depth knowledge and character-specific high-level gameplay, newer players can choose to watch pro streamers, content creators, the Overwatch League, and of course, practice.

Here are five starter tips to help players fit right into the multiplayer experience of Overwatch 2:

In Overwatch 2, sprinting, crouch-peeking, and staying still while shooting — the fundamentals of any FPS game — are things of the past. Here, movement is often tied to a skill key with a cooldown period after usage.

There is no penalty for shooting while moving either; in fact, it is encouraged and rewarded. Move and jump around, and figure out any abilities that give you an edge in mobility. Aiming with hitscan and projectile heroes may seem harder at first while moving, but once you get the hang of it, it is incredibly powerful and might just give you the edge over an opponent.

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