Overwatch Classic Mode Revives Original Game Nostalgia and 6v6

Revel in an Era of Nostalgia with Overwatch: Classic Mode

Fans of Overwatch can travel back in time to the game's original release with the introduction of a new mode, Overwatch: Classic. This exciting update allows gamers to relive the thrill and challenge experienced during their initial encounters with the game's classic heroes, maps, and modes.

The Sensation of Yesteryears in Today's Overwatch

Sometimes, the hyper-evolution of games can be overwhelming as new content is constantly added. In response to this, Overwatch has unveiled a remarkable way to reminisce about simpler times by launching a nostalgic game mode that harks back to the year 2016. This innovative move follows a recent trend set by other popular games like Fortnite and Apex Legends. The aim of this limited-time mode in Overwatch 2 (OW2) is to recreate the gaming experience of the initial Overwatch release, known as OW1, with potential opportunities to revisit other notable periods from the game's history in the future.

What to Expect in Overwatch: Classic Mode

Blizzard Entertainment, the game's developer, has crafted a rejuvenating experience for longstanding fans and newcomers alike. "Each Overwatch: Classic event will highlight heroes and game balance from popular points in the game's past, from the frantic, fast-paced gameplay of the 2017 Moth Meta to the triple-tank, triple-support style of 'Goats'," they revealed. OW1's inaugural rollout featured 21 unique heroes, each with noticeably different abilities, and 12 original maps. These will all return in the first iteration of OW Classic, reigniting fond recollections for veteran players while presenting a fresh, captivating adventure for those less familiar.

This nostalgic game mode replicates multiple features of Overwatch in 2016, including unrestricted hero roles and six-versus-six gameplay. Fan favorites such as the original Roadhog hook, Hanzo Scatter Arrow, Symmetra's Car Wash turret spam, and Bastion's Sentry configuration are making a comeback, ready to add an extra layer of complexity to multiplayer gaming. Fondly remembered maps such as Hanamura, Temple of Anubis, and Volskaya Industries will make a reappearance. Even the original escort maps, including Dorado, Route 66, and Watchpoint: Gibraltar, as well as Hollywood, King’s Row, and Numbani for Hybrid, will be available for play. For those keen to experience the nostalgia trip that is Overwatch Classic, mark your calendars from November 12 to December 2 to relive the exhilarating original OW1 gameplay.