Blizzard stresses to Overwatch 2 players that toxicity doesn't breed success
Blizzard has urged Overwatch 2 players to stop disparaging their teammates in an attempt to clamp down on disruptive players and cheaters.
Young people stand in a line to play the Overwatch video game at the Comic ConThe studio posted a blog that highlighted its efforts to tackle these issues and appealed to the Overwatch community to promote positivity while gaming.
The topic of negative comments among teammates has long been an issue in competitive multiplayer games, and this statement from Blizzard is not the first of its kind.
"While we can't control how each of you communicates with each other, we can tell you that it matters when it comes to performing well in your games," Blizzard stated.
"Our data shows that players rarely win when they start to attack their teammates.
"We can understand the frustration when a teammate may not perform well or play a hero that isn't effectively contributing to the match. While it's always a good idea to encourage ideas and strategies with your teammates, it's not effective to put them down.
"The one consistent factor in every match you play will always be yourself, so always remember to think about how you can positively contribute to the match, discovering ways to turn disadvantages into game-winning strategies.
"It may not necessarily work every match, but you'll always have something to gain when you do."
Although reporting remains the most potent means to combat toxic behavior and cheating in Overwatch 2, the studio also uses machine learning algorithms to analyze and recognize disruptive voice chats during gameplay.
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