Blizzard has confirmed that Overwatch 2 will introduce a new ping system. The mechanics behind pinging were detailed in a recent developer blog post on the official Overwatch website. Players will be able to try it out and provide feedback during the PvP beta, which is coming April 26.
The implementation of a ping system into Blizzard’s beloved hero shooter has been a feature requested by fans for years. The original Overwatch did have some limited functionality for non-text or speech-based communication, but this mostly consisted of suicidal Genji players spamming “I need healing,” while jumping on top of their poor Ana’s head.
Overwatch 2 looks to fix this problem by implementing a ping system with meaningful utility. With the new ping wheel you will be able to tell teammates to group up, fall back, where an enemy is, and more. Certain pings will even show where you are in-game when used, making it easier for teammates to make decisions based on your…
