This weekend, Overwatch fans are in for a treat as Blizzard Entertainment introduces a limited-time event called Quick Play: Hacked – Quicker Play. Running from January 11 to January 14, the event brings a fresh twist to the traditional Quick Play mode, offering players a chance to experience faster-paced gameplay with modified rules.
During Quick Play: Hacked – Quicker Play, players can expect several exciting changes to the gameplay dynamics. Respawn times have been reduced to 75% of their original duration, while payloads in Escort and Hybrid maps will move 60% faster. Additionally, capturing objectives in various game modes has been accelerated, with control points in Hybrid, Control, and Flashpoint modes being captured at significantly increased speeds.
Furthermore, the event introduces a 30% reduction in the initial match time for Escort, Hybrid, and Push maps, providing a more intense and fast-paced gaming experience. It’s important to note that these adjustments are exclusive to Role Queue and Open Queue Quick Play modes and will revert to normal after the event concludes.
Blizzard Entertainment aims to use Quick Play: Hacked as a platform to gather player feedback and insights into potential changes for Overwatch 2. By experimenting with new gameplay mechanics for a limited time, the developers hope to gauge player preferences and potentially implement alterations to enhance the overall gaming experience. The event also serves as an opportunity for players of all skill levels to explore new playstyles and strategies that may not be viable in traditional Overwatch gameplay.
To address potential queries from the community, Blizzard has provided a brief FAQ to offer clarity on the event. The FAQ covers topics such as the rationale behind the temporary rule changes, the decision to integrate the modifications into the main mode rather than creating a separate play card in the Arcade, and the distinction between Quick Play: Hacked and the Experimental Play card.
Quick Play: Hacked – Quicker Play represents Blizzard’s commitment to continually evolving and diversifying the Overwatch experience. By periodically introducing innovative gameplay variations, the studio aims to keep the community engaged and provide a dynamic, ever-changing gaming environment.
