Overwatch 2 is getting a "Classic" mode that will see a return to 6v6 fights, no hero limits, and all the original abilities of its heroes.

Overwatch Classic will be available for three weeks as an Overwatch 2 game mode, continuing the trend of fun, experimental game events.

Tomorrow, November 12th, marks a literal return to form for Overwatch 2 as the team at Blizzard is dropping an " Overwatch: Classic " mode that'll be available until December 2nd. Hey, almost every other MMO has a classic version, so why can't one of the largest hero-shooters on the planet?

Overwatch 2 is returning to the original Overwatch's 6v6 format (and all of its original character abilities and maps) for a limited-time in an upcoming event mode Blizzard is calling Overwatch: Classic.

The original Overwatch came out in 2016 and it was a huge success in the competitive online games scene, pushing the Hero Shooter genre into the spotlight. Back in 2022, the game was shut down and a free-to-play sequel was released.

Revisit the original, imbalanced, and crazy fun launch version of Overwatch in a new game mode

Overwatch 2's Classic Mode takes you straight to the games roots. This limited-time event is perfect for anyone craving that first Overwatch experience with its original hero abilities and balance. Classic Mode is all about fast,