Overwatch 2 has re-enabled mirror matches in its Competitive Stadium, overturning a previous decision following player dissatisfaction with the restriction imposed during Season 18.

The choice to initially ban mirror matches in ranked games was met with backlash from the gaming community. In response, Aaron Keller, the game’s director, announced on Twitter that the mirrored hero ban for Competitive Stadium Hero Draft mode has been officially lifted and there are no plans to reinstate it.

Background on the Change

Initially introduced in a major update on August 26, 2023, Season 18 included several significant changes, including new game modes and the Hero Draft system but excluded mirror matches. Fans expressed their frustrations on various platforms, prompting Keller’s solution to address these concerns quickly.

One major factor for reinstating mirror matches was the limited selection of heroes available in the Stadium, which had only 24 compared to the complete roster.

With a potential for 25 heroes anticipated in the upcoming mid-Season 18 update, fans will be eager to see how these developments will unfold.