

Overwatch 2 Community Crafted Mode
Overwatch 2 Season 11 is set to offer an exciting array of new content and updates for fans of the Blizzard Entertainment hero shooter. Among the most anticipated features is the new Community Crafted mode, which introduces hero balance changes that have been designed by popular creators like Scott „Custa“ Kennedy. This innovative mode is expected to bring a fresh and engaging dynamic to the game, tailored by the community’s favorite contributors.
One of the standout highlights of this mode is the return of Hanzo’s Scatter Arrow ability, a feature that has been eagerly awaited by the community. This and other changes aim to enhance the gameplay experience, ensuring that Overwatch 2 continues to evolve in ways that resonate with its dedicated player base.
Everything we know about new Overwatch 2 Community Crafted mode
Season 11 of Overwatch 2 is bringing the Community Crafted mode, which sees balance changes curated by four top creators in the Overwatch community. This limited-time mode allows players to experience adjustments to their favorite heroes, creating a fresh gameplay dynamic.
In a developer update video on June 18, Aaron Keller, the game's director, showcased some of these upcoming changes. Notably, Hanzo's Scatter Arrow ability is making a return after being absent since 2018, having been replaced by Storm Arrow. The announcement, starting at 1:52 in the video, highlights what players can expect from this exciting development. All Changes We Know So Far Coming to New Overwatch 2 Community Crafted Mode
The Community Crafted mode in Overwatch 2 is introducing several exciting updates, officially available starting June 20. Key changes include:
- Ana: Gains the boosted jump ability previously exclusive to Baptiste.
- Reaper: In Wrath mode, Reaper now deals damage when moving through enemies.
- Orisa: Re-introduced with the „Halt!“ ability that pulls targets towards a specified area.
- Hanzo: Storm Arrow is replaced with the original Scatter Arrow.
These adjustments were directed by prominent Overwatch 2 creators, each focusing on different hero categories:
Creators | Hero Pools |
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Jeff „emongg“ Anderson | Tank |
Scott „Custa“ Kennedy | Projectile DPS |
TQQ | Hitscan DPS |
Evelyn „eskay“ Hollis | Support |
The new mode will be accessible in the Arcade of Overwatch 2 Season 11 from June 20 to July 9, after which the 2024 Summer Games are anticipated to take over. The updates reflect player input, aiming to enhance the game experience.