Overwatch 2 is running a limited-time event called Overwatch Classic that reverts the game to its original roster, rulesets, and hero kits. It’s miserable to go back to, especially if you have no nostalgia for Overwatch as it existed in 2016.

Overwatch Classic will be available for three weeks as an Overwatch 2 game mode, continuing the trend of fun, experimental game events.

The original Overwatch came out in 2016 and it was a huge success in the competitive online games scene, pushing the Hero Shooter genre into the spotlight. Back in 2022, the game was shut down and a free-to-play sequel was released.

Overwatch 2 is returning to the original Overwatch's 6v6 format (and all of its original character abilities and maps) for a limited-time in an upcoming event mode Blizzard is calling Overwatch: Classic.

Overwatch 2's Classic Mode takes you straight to the games roots. This limited-time event is perfect for anyone craving that first Overwatch experience with its original hero abilities and balance. Classic Mode is all about fast,