How to unlock Overwatch 2 ranked Competitive Play
After much waiting, Overwatch 2 is finally underway, although players that are new to the game won't have Competitive Play unlocked by default. To unlock this mode, users will have to complete the Competitive Play Qualification challenge. Unlike the prequel, there isn't a Portrait Level system in Overwatch 2, and gamers will have to complete the challenge in order to earn their way to the Competitive experience.
Overwatch 2 is the successor to the popular hero shooter title Overwatch. It consists of two teams of five players each who pick 'Heroes' with unique powers and abilities. Each Hero plays a role - Damage, Support, and Tank - and has different responsibilities in matches that are limited to them.
This article takes a closer look into the new Competitive Play mode and its requirements.
New players will first have to complete a tutorial that is presented at the beginning called First-Time User Experience (FTUE). This tutorial guides users in learning how a Hero works, shooting mechanics, how to play the objective, how to use various abilities of a hero, and in-game movement.
Post this, they will have to complete the Competitive Play Qualification challenge, which involves winning a total of 50 Quick Play matches that includes the following modes: Escort, Push, Control, and Hybrid. Users can track their challenge progress by clicking on Challenges in the Main Menu, then heading over to the Competitive tab at the top of the screen. This will show how many matches they have won and how many more are left to complete in order to finally unlock the mode.
This is done to ensure that newcomers truly learn the game before dropping into the ranked mode. It gives them plenty of time to get accustomed to several game mechanics,
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