Overwatch 2 has launched a new limited-time mode called Quick Play: Hacked: Kingmaker, which introduces flexible roles and a team health bar overlay, enhancing gameplay awareness.

This mode allows players to adjust their hero compositions, swapping a second support or damage hero for an additional tank, which encourages adaptive gameplay and team dynamics.

Players in the solo role receive significant bonuses, including increased health and reduced cooldowns, indicated by a crowned icon on the UI to signify their enhanced responsibility.

Tank heroes receive a health boost of 150 HP, a 15% increase in movement speed, and reduced effects from crowd control and critical damage, making them more formidable in matches.

A new health bar overlay feature allows players to monitor their teammates' health status, promoting collaboration and strategic decision-making during engagements.

Currently, the health bars are exclusive to the Quick Play: Hacked mode, which is available until December 9, 2024, creating a sense of urgency for players to experience this feature.

Community feedback has been largely positive regarding the health bars, with many players appreciating the improved situational awareness, especially for support roles.

Developers are closely monitoring player reactions to ensure balanced gameplay in Quick Play: Hacked, with potential plans to integrate successful features into future updates.

Looking ahead, Season 14 will begin on December 10, 2024, introducing a new tank hero named Hazard and plans for 6v6 playtests.

Following the launch of Hazard, Overwatch 2 plans to initiate 6v6 playtests, starting with a mode called Min 1, Max 3 that allows varying numbers of heroes in each role.

To access Kingmaker, players must select 'Play' from the main menu, choose 'Unranked,' and then select the 'Kingmaker' option before finding a match.

Overall, these updates signify Overwatch 2's ongoing evolution and responsiveness to player needs, promising an exciting future for the game.