While the Beta phase of Overwatch 2 should start soon, Blizzard has unveiled in detail (source in English) its new communication system via a ping system. The FPS is therefore equipped with a wheel of actions and messages quite classic in team shooters, allowing team members to communicate with each other without flooding the voice chat.
A ping system on Overwatch 2
While voice chat has existed since the release of the first opus, OW 2 will be equipped with a real ping system, allowing you to transmit precise information to your teammates without opening your microphone.
This ping system is very similar to what we already know about FPS and team games. It allows you to identify the presence of an enemy, to communicate your intentions and to ask for help.
Also, pinging an enemy will track them for a few seconds, as long as they are visible. On the other hand, if a character disappears (like Sombra), the ping will be placed at the last known location of the enemy.
This new feature should help improve communication between players, especially at low levels where voice chat is rarely used wisely. Additionally, Blizzard believes this new system will improve team communication without using your microphone. This could therefore hopefully limit the toxicity on Overwatch 2.
A date for Overwatch 2?
If we still do not have a date for OW 2, Blizzard’s FPS is revealed more and more over time. While a Beta phase should begin soon, we consider that Overwatch 2 should be released around the start of the 2022 school year (end of August/beginning of September).