It finally happened, Blizzard has implemented role queuing into Overwatch. This lets players choose a role (support, tank, damage, etc.) and go into matches specifically for characters in that role. Blizzard's Jeff Kaplan explained the reasoning in the newest developer update.
Certain roles are more needed than others, so there are in-game rewards in the form of loot boxes for players that queue up for their roles. This could help include the competitive balance for the game, rather than whatever hero might help at the moment. Every team will be comprised of two damage, two tank, and two support.
This new matchmaking system is for competitive and quickplay. Players can't opt out, you choose your role at the beginning and you stick to that role in the match. The only option for players who want to play the old way will be an arcade mode called Quick Play Classic.
Role queue is going live today on the playable test realm and will go live for everyone on September 1.
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