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Technology
Jack Ridsdale

I’ve been playing Overwatch since Day 1 — here’s why Overwatch Classic isn’t working

An Overwatch 2 promotional image featuring six of the games' main heroes.

I've been playing Overwatch on and off since its launch, and over the past eight years, it has provided some of the most exhilarating moments in my gaming career. Few experiences compare to the thrill of landing a quad kill with D.Va’s self-destruct, re-meching, and single-handedly securing a point. That rush remains just as potent now as it was in 2016.

Throughout the years, the Overwatch community has experienced many shifts, from the unbridled excitement of the post-launch period to the drudgery of the enduring GOATs meta, followed by renewed hope at the announcement of Overwatch 2, and confusion when the ‘sequel’ launched. It’s been anything but a smooth ride for fans.

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