Overwatch 2 is getting a guild system

Date:
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:13 +0000

Description:
In a recent Reddit AMA, Overwatch 2's game director says guilds are in development for the upcoming sequel.

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Blizzard plans to introduce a guild system to Overwatch 2 sometime after the multiplayer shooter launches later this year.

Responding to fan questions in an Overwatch 2 AMA (ask me anything) Reddit thread , the games development team was asked what new social systems will be coming to the upcoming sequel. One player specifically wanted to know if
clans or in-game tournaments are on the way.

We are looking to add more social systems to Overwatch 2, and a guild system is near the top of the list for us, game director Aaron Keller said. A
feature like this is a great opportunity and something were really excited about, but its a huge lift, not just for large sections of our team but several other departments at Blizzard. We have put significant work towards this feature, but its too early to talk about specifics or when it might come out.

Keller went on to say that in-game tournaments are something that the team is starting to dig into more. He didnt provide any specifics as to what they might look like or when theyll appear. (Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment) Why are guilds coming to Overwatch 2?

Players have long been asking Blizzard to implement a guild system in Overwatch. A formal clan mechanic would allow players to more easily coordinate matches and organize cross-group games with rival parties. It
would act as another social system, making it easier to find online players
to buddy up with if youre desperate for a game.

A guild system would also open the door to more competitive possibilities.
Its likely clans will tie in with the tournament system that Keller teased in this AMA, with guilds competing against one another for titles and prizes.
Add to that regional and global guild rankings, as well as persistent guild leaderboards, and youve got yourself an entirely new competitive sector of
the game.

With Blizzard pitching Overwatch 2 as a live-service title, the developer
will likely be looking for as many ways as possible to keep players engaged between seasonal updates. Player-led guilds seem like a straightforward way
of doing just that by upping community engagement.

Theres no details yet as to when the guild system will emerge, but we know itll be coming after Overwatch 2s new PvP component launches in early access on October 4. The games PvE element will be released later next year .



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