Overwatch 2 is once again at the heart of a controversy that directly impacts PS5 players. Some people even talk about a game that is “unplayable”.
The least we can say is that Overwatch 2 has had a fairly eventful life, but not necessarily in the good sense of the word. The game has been at the heart of many controversies, one of the most notable being that which affected Story mode. Remember, the latter was deleted, then billed at €15, which was not to the taste of the players. The problem is that the title is still the target of fans’ anger following a huge technical problem.
Overwatch 2 is still controversial
Season 8 is finally out, bringing its share of new features like Mauga, a new character. Unfortunately, not everything went as planned during the launch. Indeed, many players took to Reddit and Blizzard forums to complain about the state of the shooter. For good reason, on PS5, it has been subject to big frame drops since the arrival of the new season. A user named Sartell went into detail, and it’s not encouraging.
I’m playing on PS5 with a 120Hz screen and suitable settings. But randomly, either [combats] or returning from spawn, and even on menus, my frames go down to what seems like an extremely low number.
And he doesn’t seem to be the only one in this situation. For some people, it’s so violent that they call it a title that’s simply “unplayable.” It can obviously go as far as dropping below 20 FPS, which is really problematic for Overwatch 2. Generally speaking, it’s obviously a concern, but here, we’re also dealing with a competitive game. It’s difficult to play an online match with such a low framerate. From what we have been able to understand, this does not only extend to the PS5, but other media still seem to suffer less.
What’s new for 2024?
Blizzard was quick to react following player feedback. For the moment, no update has been deployed, but it is on the way: “ We are reviewing feedback on performance issues for some platforms “. To be continued. Aside from this big glitch, what’s next for Overwatch 2? As we know, some great new features are in the works, and among them, we find a new map called Hanaoka.
But the big part of the future additions for Overwatch 2 is really the new PvP mode “Clash”. The goal is simple, you must capture 5 points of interest, knowing that the central one constitutes the first objective. Therefore, to achieve victory, you must control all points. If no one succeeds, it is the points gained during the capture that will decide. We can’t wait to see what it will be like, hoping that we can enjoy it with a good framerate.