Overwatch 2 Announces Changes to Grouping, Penalties, Privacy, and Behavior Systems
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Overwatch 2 is implementing "Wide Groups" to allow players of any rank to group up, though these matches will have less impact on competitive ranks.
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New penalties are being added for players who leave/disconnect from matches, but they don't differentiate between intentional and unintentional disconnects.
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The "Streamer Mode" feature is being expanded to "Hide My Name" to give players fake/random usernames during matches.
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The "Avoid as Teammate" list is being increased to 10 players, with the ability to prioritize avoided players.
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Players with Level 0 endorsements will be unable to use voice/text chat until reaching Level 1 again, aiming to curb disruptive behavior.