Overwatch 2’s Japanese-themed season is now underway, and it serves as the game’s official third season. Queue times for DPS and Tank players may lengthen after game director Aaron Keller’s MMR fixes roll out, though they likely won’t be as long asOverwatch 2wait times initially were. For players looking to fill the wait with fun or skill-based custom games, plenty of custom game codes are available for experimentation.
One ofOverwatch 2’sbest features is the creative freedom it givens players who wish to venture out of the standard four game modes: Push, Control, Hybrid, and Escort. Browsing through the Play selection screen will introduce players to a variety of options, one of which is labeled ‘Custom Games’. These modes vary across the board, from aim trainers to character parkour and even places for e-dating.
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Overwatch’s Best Aim Training Modes
For some DPS players, staying warmed up between matches is a good way to ensure consistency. During queue times, there areplenty of codes in theOverwatch 2Workshopthat can help with aim training. For example, user Zombified’s custom Widow HS mode (Workshop code: ZZJQV) pits twelve Widowmaker’s against one another on Necropolis in a free-for-all deathmatch.
The rules are fairly simple in that only headshots deal damage, no venom mines can be utilized, and the first person to obtain 50 kills will be crowned the winner. This custom game is perfect for hitscan players that want to focus on both their positioning and reflexes, though it’s mostbeneficial for Widowmaker mains hoping to improvein duels.
Additionally, there are specific workshop chambers that exist to help players improve on specific mechanics, such as user Mightyy’s Aim Strafing Trainer (Workshop code: A9FBX). The bots in this trainer are optimized to mimic a real player’s movement and every setting is customizable. This means that a person can change the heroes that spawn, their jump frequency, ultimate usage, etc. Players can also use this code on any map they desire and are not limited to the confined space of the Workshop Chamber.
Casual Custom Games Meant For Fun
Repetition and practice are both key to success for aim-focused game modes, but for those that just want to relax and have a bit of fun between games other choices may be more enticing. Some may enjoy Vudjun’s Flappy Mercy (Workshop code: J853B) which isreminiscent of the 2013 mobile gameFlappy Bird. Instead of a small yellow bird avoiding pipes, users get to test their skills within Hollywood with a flying Mercy and laser beams. The game mode is infinite, as players attempt to see how long they can avoid either touching the ceiling, a beam, or the floor. Be warned, however, at a score of 198, the map restarts from the beginning, but the counter will continue accordingly.
A more popular ‘for fun’ game mode that transferred overfrom the originalOverwatchis Dawn’s Genji Ball(Workshop code: 5Y71E). It’s been confirmed the mini-game is based onTeam Fortress 2’smodded Pyro dodgeball, though thisOverwatchcustom creator uses a red ball rather than rockets. This mode is best described as a mixture of ping pong, parkour, and dodgeball with everyone set to play as a fan-favorite hero, Genji. The ball will spawn on the map and will target each user, with a max of ten players. Looking at an opponent while deflecting will bounce the ball away from them and send it hurtling toward the other player. Adding bounce pads and airtime makes the game a bit more riveting, though just getting the timing right on the deflects or dashes is already quite fun.
Short custom games, or modes that can be interrupted, are the best options for players simultaneously in a queue. A noteworthy mention that fits this rule includes Gun Game,a free-for-all mode where each player starts as Cassidyand can only move to the next hero after eliminating an opponent (Workshop Code: 729F7). The winner is the first player to finish the hero cycle before anyone else. This game mode actually precedesOverwatchand has been recreated in many FPS games such asCall of DutyandFortnite.
ThecustomOverwatch 2game codes available are numerousand fans ofOverwatch 2are encouraged to experiment with them. Ana Paintball or Wrecking Ball Parkour may be the serotonin needed in between high-pressure matches, after all.
Overwatch 2is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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