Overwatch debuts cross-play between consoles and PC, but with nuances in competitive mode

In addition, for logging in Blizzard gives away a totally free gold box with content for its hero shooter.

We already announced a few days ago Blizzard’s intentions to include cross-play in Overwatch , its successful hero shooter . The firm promised it by the end of this month of June and has kept its word. Cross-play between Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC platforms is already active . On console, you will have to create and link a Battle.net account to the system chosen to play.

“By default, groups of console players will play with other console players . And PC players will also be paired with those of the same system. When we talk about mixed groups, however, they will enter the matchmaking queue of the computer version, “said Aaron Keller, the game’s director.

There will be no competitive mode between console and PC users due to the advantage of the latterCrossplay is enabled by default to facilitate matchmaking, but if you prefer, you can also disable it. Blizzard has provided a Q&A FAQ explaining the changes to the game with this addition, specifying, for example, that progression will not transfer between platforms, and stats and ranks will not be reset. And that this option will not be available in competitive modes as the only exception to compensate for the advantage that PC players have when using a mouse. Although console players will be able to play these modes with each other.

Additionally, to celebrate compatibility and the arrival of cross-play, Blizzard has said that everyone who logs into Overwatch before the end of the year will receive a free loot box of gold . We remember that Overwatch 2 is in development to try to repeat the success of the first installment.