{"id":168886,"date":"2025-03-03T17:23:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T17:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/?p=168886"},"modified":"2025-03-03T17:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T17:23:30","slug":"will-overwatch-2s-perk-system-be-good-for-the-esports-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/03\/will-overwatch-2s-perk-system-be-good-for-the-esports-scene","title":{"rendered":"Will Overwatch 2&#8217;s perk system be good for the esports scene?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2025//03//ss_ccf91cc34a3b6b5121c62c0ce2a0f06346511c30.1920x1080-large.jpg/" alt=\"Tracer, Reinhardt, Hazard, Reaper, Juno, and Mercy in Overwatch 2\" class=\"wp-image-168898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ss_ccf91cc34a3b6b5121c62c0ce2a0f06346511c30.1920x1080-large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ss_ccf91cc34a3b6b5121c62c0ce2a0f06346511c30.1920x1080-medium.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ss_ccf91cc34a3b6b5121c62c0ce2a0f06346511c30.1920x1080-medium_large.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ss_ccf91cc34a3b6b5121c62c0ce2a0f06346511c30.1920x1080-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ss_ccf91cc34a3b6b5121c62c0ce2a0f06346511c30.1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment via Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e3776213\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p><strong>Overwatch 2<\/strong>&#8216;s new perk system has shaken up the competitive scene, but not everyone is on board with this drastic shift in the hero shooter.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e3776a6f\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Many players have welcomed hero perks as a fresh change of pace. However, some pro players are concerned that the game is straying further into a meta-driven environment.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"keep-reading \"  id=\"kr-67cf5e3777997\">\n  <div class=\"heading\">Keep Reading<\/div>\n  <ul class=\"d-flex flex-column\">\n          <li id=\"post-167062\" style=\"order: 1;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2025//02//overwatch-2-le-sserafim-collaboration/" target=\"_blank\">Overwatch 2 announces new collaboration with K-pop group LE SSERAFIM<\/a><\/li>\n          <li id=\"post-161538\" style=\"order: 2;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2025//01//overwatch-champions-series-china-2025/" target=\"_blank\">Overwatch Champions Series expands into China for 2025 season<\/a><\/li>\n          <li id=\"post-160473\" style=\"order: 3;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//11//overwatch-2-unveils-new-format-for-owcs-2025/" target=\"_blank\">Overwatch 2 unveils new format for OWCS 2025<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e3778cac\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The new hero perk system was released on February 18, 2025, at the start of Season 15. The game hasn&#8217;t seen such a major overhaul to its mechanics since the game first switched over to a 5v5 format back in August 2023.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e3779425\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Shortly after the Overwatch Spotlight event presented by game director,<strong> Aaron Keller<\/strong>, players were able to get their hands on over 152 perks that transform how they play their favourite heroes.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e3779ba1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>It&#8217;s a system that has affected players on all levels, including its recent introduction into the <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2025//02//overwatch-2-perks-owcs-addition/">Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377a308\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Some welcome the freedom of choice perks offer to players, whilst others criticise that mechanical skill is now less of a determining factor towards success. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf5e377aaf5\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-perks-are-changing-overwatch-2-in-a-big-way\"><span id=\"perks_are_changing_overwatch_2_in_a_big_way\">Perks Are Changing Overwatch 2 In a Big Way<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377b264\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The esports scene is buzzing with mixed feelings over the new perk system. While some remain cautious, there\u2019s a growing sense of excitement about the potential for this to be a defining moment in Overwatch\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377b9c2\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>A <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////x.com//Coach_Spilo//status//1889904276589474296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1889904276589474296%7Ctwgr%5E8e9b4213b1f952c53f742735da066af8da822401%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fesports-news.co.uk%2F2025%2F02%2F25%2Foverwatch-2-hero-perk-system-esports%2F\%22>post on X<\/a> made by Overwatch 2 coach, Jacob &#8216;<strong>Spilo<\/strong>&#8216; Clifton, highlighted how perks could be a double edged sword to the game&#8217;s balance, but still hold potential.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377c1c7\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Spilo said: &#8220;Perks are good when they: 1. Demand active choice from the player 2. Add choices that adjust your gameplay loop 3. Require discretion or skill to utilise.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377c93a\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>&#8220;Free value is not fun for either side. Looking over the list from Spotlight I think the majority are going to be solid.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377d0a2\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>With Overwatch 2 amongst the many games joining this year&#8217;s <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//12//overwatch-2-esports-world-cup-2025/">Esports World Cup<\/a>, it will be interesting to see how perks will influence strategies used in matches. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf5e377d84f\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pro-s-voice-concerns-regarding-perks\"><span id=\"pros_voice_concerns_regarding_perks\">Pro&#8217;s Voice Concerns Regarding Perks<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377e301\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>One of the more vocal critics is Prashant &#8216;<strong>CaptainPrash<\/strong>&#8216; Garej, a support main and former member of Ex Oblivione.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377ea7d\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>In an interview with <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esports-news.co.uk//2025//02//25//overwatch-2-hero-perk-system-esports///">Esports News UK<\/a>, he said: &#8220;My main concern with these perks is that they take away skill expression and simplify the game down to who scales to the most OP perk build first, or who is just good at hitting a key to activate a really strong cooldown.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377f1de\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>It&#8217;s definitely a major change that will take some time to get used to. The recently announced <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2025//01//overwatch-2-2025-owcs-partner-teams/">OWCS partners<\/a> will have to dedicate more time learning the ins and outs of these perks and how to best utilise them.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e377f957\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Not all perks are created equal. While some are gimmicky, like Zenyatta gaining 30% kick distance with Zenith Kick, others are game changers. Streamers and players are already calling out characters like Ana and her perk Shrike, which applies Nano Boost to both herself and a targeted ally.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e37800d6\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>In an interview with <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////www.pcgamer.com//games//fps//we-should-be-a-little-scared-of-what-were-putting-out-there-overwatch-2-lead-designer-says-hero-perks-are-about-letting-go-of-perfect-balance///">PC Gamer<\/a>, <strong>Alec Dawson<\/strong>, lead gameplay designer for Overwatch 2, said: &#8220;There&#8217;s a little bit of letting go of the fine balance that we&#8217;ve been chasing and see how it all plays out to some degree.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf5e3780883\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>&#8220;We should be a little scared of what we&#8217;re putting out there, in terms of how it might affect the game. Within reason, of course. I think perks are that. It&#8217;s gonna be a lot for players to learn and we&#8217;re going to be monitoring how that happens over time, but also giving it room to breathe.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment via Steam Overwatch 2&#8216;s new perk system has shaken up the competitive scene, but not everyone is on board with this drastic shift in the hero shooter. Many players have welcomed hero perks as a fresh change of pace. 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