Overwatch 2 Patch Notes March 18: Double Trouble & More

Overwatch 2 players are in for a nostalgic treat as the latest patch brings back a beloved feature from the original game. Blizzard has introduced the Quick Play: Hacked event, and with it, the highly anticipated Double Trouble mode. Here are all the new features in Overwatch 2!

Double Trouble Unleashed in Overwatch 2 Patch Notes March 18

Double Trouble is a game mode that harks back to the early days of Overwatch 1. It shakes up the traditional hero selection mechanics, allowing players to select up to two of the same heroes in the Damage and Support roles. However, to maintain balance, there is still a cap of one player per team in the Tank role.

In Role Queue, games will permit players to choose two of the same heroes in the Damage and Support roles, while in Open Queue, teams can have a maximum of two duplicates of any hero at any given time. This change promises to introduce a fresh layer of strategy and chaos to the gameplay experience in Overwatch 2.

Double Trouble Schedule

Fans of the classic Overwatch experience will want to mark their calendars, as Double Trouble is only available for a limited time. The event will take over the Quick Play ruleset for a mere 24 hours, ending at 11:00 AM PDT on Tuesday, March 19th.

Overwatch 2 Patch Notes March 18 Breakdown

Here's a breakdown of the key changes introduced in the March 18 patch:

• Double Trouble Mode: Allows two of the same heroes in Damage and Support roles (Role Queue) or up to two duplicates per team (Open Queue).
• Tank Role Cap: Maintains a limit of one player per team in the Tank role.
• Quick Play Ruleset: Double Trouble will temporarily replace the standard Quick Play rules for 24 hours.
• All Other Rules Remain: Aside from the hero selection changes, all other Quick Play and Role Queue rules remain unchanged.

Blizzard's decision to bring back this classic feature gives players a fresh dose of chaos and nostalgia as they navigate the Double Trouble game mode in Overwatch 2.