Summary
- Overwatch 2 will introduce Competitive Hero Bans in Season 16.
- Each player will select a preferred hero prior to the game and can vote to ban up to three heroes.
- The ban process totals the votes from both teams, resulting in bans for up to four heroes.
Overwatch 2 has officially detailed how the Competitive Hero Bans will function when they launch in Season 16, set to reach all competitive ranks with the upcoming update on April 22.
Recently, Overwatch 2 released a launch trailer for Season 16: Stadium, showcasing many features included in the update, such as a new damage hero named Freja, alongside the Competitive Hero Bans that will be applied universally in ranked play.
How Do Hero Bans Work in Overwatch 2?
All players will optionally select a Preferred Hero, which is not protected from bans. Next, every player will vote on up to three heroes to ban, with the earlier selections holding more weight. The top hero with the most votes will be banned first, followed by the second-most voted heroes of each team. Up to four heroes can be banned each game.
Players will not see the enemy team during the ban phase to prevent picking bans based on who the opponents excel at playing. Blizzard aims for a fast and efficient ban system to enhance the competitive experience for players starting April 22.
