In the latest Overwatch 2 update, Quick Play gets a royal twist with the Kingmaker mode. Players will have the chance to crown their team's champion and experiment with new compositions to dominate the match. With roles locked at the start of each round and bonus powers for lone heroes, strategic role picks will be key to unlocking game-changing potential. Read the full patch notes below.
Overwatch 2 Update Patch Notes:
Kingmaker
In Quick Play Hacked - Kingmaker, you'll crown your team’s champion in a new twist from the previous Limit 2 experiment where the lone player in their role earns bonus powers to dominate the match. Experiment with new compositions while leveraging the Kingmaker system to give every role a chance to shine, even in unconventional lineups. You'll want to be strategic in your role picks, as roles are locked at the start of each round, but switching roles mid-match can unlock game-changing potential.
- Kingmaker will be in its own playable mode outside of Role Queue and Open Queue in the Unranked menu.
- Players select roles in a first-come, first-served setup, with only two players per role (Tank, Damage, Support).
- Once a role is capped at two players, it’s locked for the remaining team members.
- You cannot switch roles during gameplay, but can switch between rounds for the Control game mode.
- Whichever role has only a single hero, that hero will receive an extra bonus effect and will be to all players in the match.
- This experimental mode runs through December 8.
Tank Kingmaker Bonus
- Health increased by 150 HP.
- Movement speed increased by 15%.
- Decreased crowd control effect and incoming critical damage.
Damage Kingmaker Bonus
- Health increased by 50 HP
- All cooldowns decreased by 20%
- Attack and reload speed increased by 20%
Support Kingmaker Bonus
- Health increased by 100 HP
- Healing to allies increased by 30%
- All cooldowns decreased by 20%
Source: Blizzard
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