Blizzard have announced huge changes to the way matchmaking and role switching functions in Overwatch. The Role Queue system will lock players into choosing specific roles in a 2-2-2 system, meaning the team will comprise of two tanks, two supports, and two DPS heroes. It seems this is a step taken to counter the ever present ‘GOATS’ meta that is currently ruling competitive Overwatch, where each team consists of three tanks and three supports.
Overwatch to introduce sweeping changes to matchmaking
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