Overwatch 2 players are expressing growing frustration with the new Competitive Points system introduced in Season 9, which caps earnings at 3,000 points per season. The reduced points for wins and the lengthy grind for Cosmetic Weapon variants have led to widespread dissatisfaction, with many fans calling for a return to the previous system.
A recent Reddit post has intensified the backlash, highlighting the community’s concerns.
Highlights
- Overwatch 2 fans are frustrated with the limited 3,000 Competitive Points cap introduced in Season 9.
- Players are upset with reduced point earnings for wins, leading to a longer grind for Cosmetic Weapon variants.
- A Reddit post sparks backlash against the current system, with many calling for a return to the old point system.
Fans of Overwatch 2 point out the issues with the restriction placed on competitive points that only allows them to earn 3,000 Competitive Points. Their dissatisfaction goes back to the change introduced in Overwatch 2”s Season 9.
At the start of Season 9 of Overwatch 2, Blizzard introduced a slew of changes to the game, among which was a new way to earn Competitive Points. Players could earn 10 points for a win in a competitive match, five for a draw, and zero for a loss, lowering it from the previous 25 points earned for a win. To offset this, players were given a new type of Cosmetic Weapon variant to purchase from the shop called “Jade Weapons.” However, each of these variants costs 3,000 Competitive Points, which is the earning cap for each Overwatch 2 season starting from Season 9.
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In a recent Reddit post, an Overwatch 2 player by the username MARiJNiBOii posted a screenshot of their Competitive Points. They point out that they have 2635 points, which means that they have not bought a weapon variant, while a pop-up informs them that they”ve reached the “maximum competitive points rewards.” They go on to say that complications like these are “ridiculous,” seeing as the Overwatch 2 Season 9 points rework has made it so that earning points takes far longer than it previously did.
Overwatch 2 Players Call for Old Competitive Points System to Return
This sparked a wave of criticism from other fans who dislike the current point system. Most agreed that the current point system missed the mark, wishing that Blizzard would revert the game back to the old one, while a minority pointed out the only silver lining to this system. Namely, this system battles botting to an extent by restricting bonus progression, since players would still get progress on the progression bar for losses. They argue that restricting competitive points in this way makes botting for competitive points not worth it. One player also mentioned that OP”s screenshot could be an Overwatch 2 UI bug, as the only explanation of the problem that started the thread.Close
The final point of contention players had with the current system was the Cosmetic Weapon variants available for purchase with 3,000 Competitive Points. These include the legacy Golden Guns in Overwatch 2, which are always available, and the new Jade Guns offered during the current season. Fans in the comments describe the Jade Guns as merely a green recoloring and anticipate that the next season”s Cosmetic Weapon variants will simply be a blue or red version. As a result, they don”t find them worth the investment.
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 is Blizzard”s free-to-play team-based first-person shooter. The title features some new heroes like Junker Queen and Sojourn, as well as returning favorites.
Shooter
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
77/100
Critics Recommend:
66%
Franchise
Overwatch
Platform(s)
PS4
, PS5
, Xbox One
, Switch
, Xbox One S
, Xbox One X
, PC
Released
October 4, 2022
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Engine
Proprietary Engine
ESRB
T
How Long To Beat
35 hours
Steam Deck Compatibility
n/a
X|S Enhanced
n/a
Cross Save
yes
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SExpand
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See at Nintendo eShop
See at Playstation Store
See at Steam
