Blizzard is bringing back the original 6v6 matches to Overwatch 2, but some fans are a bit concerned about team compositions getting old very quickly. While the 6v6 mode has been highly requested for quite some time now, the reactions from fans to the classic feel of OW2 making a comeback is a mixed bag of emotions.

The original Overwatch title sported 6v6 battles, but after a lot of complaints and issues with the team compositions, the developers decided to introduce 5v5 instead once Overwatch 2 launched. While this new arcade game mode is only available for three weeks, starting on November 12, some fans are hoping it sticks around as a permanent arcade mode. Other players are worried about the new mode, as Mery's Mass Resurrection and teams filled with 5 Roadhogs could cause mass chaos.

The Classic Arcade mode will bring back the original 21 Overwatch heroes, the 12 maps fans came to love -- and hate -- from the title, and the extremely chaotic gameplay with a total of 12 players battling it out head-to-head.

The Original Roster, Abilities, Maps & More Come Back To Overwatch

Mass Rez, Wild Team Comps, & 6v6 Are Back

Fans of Overwatch will be brought back to 2016, quite literally back to the 1.0 patch of the original Overwatchtitle. One of the major differences, other than the number of players per match, is the character's abilities. Character abilities were overhauled in their entirety in Overwatch 2, which for some fans was a good thing. Others were a bit disappointed at the loss of their favorite Hero abilities, such as Torbjorn's Armor Pack crafting or Mercy's Mass Resurrection.

Each of the old abilities will be back during the limited-time event, but the developers are saying that this is not meant to just be around for a "limited-time". According to PCGamesN, Game director Aaron Keller states that the team is "not planning for this to be a single event." This mode is meant to test the waters and get player , all while ensuring the base Overwatch 2 title remains as is. Reddit FloorRound7136 reiterated what the developers stated, as they said, "They're only doing 3 weeks to gauge how many people like it. Trust me, if this is a success they will definitely bring it back for good."

Our Take: Is 6v6 and Classic OW2 A Step In The Right Direction?

The Idea Of The Old Abilities & Maps Coming Back Around For Good

The original Overwatch was easily one of my favorite titles in 2016, and the abilities, maps, blood-boiling compositions, and difficulty level made the game was it was. As someone who missed the chaos and hectic combat that came with the original title, this new Classic Arcade mode is something I will play until the bitter end of the event. The sheer amount of rage quits, smack-talking, and ridiculous player abilities that made you question why you played the title in the first place was something I missed.

While some may disagree and think Mass Resurrection, Bastion being able to heal behind the scenes, and Hanzo pelting players with a scattershot wasn't the best thing ever, other fans are as hopeful as I am that this "limited-time" Classic mode will be here to stay. This is most likely dependent on the players' reactions during the three-week time frame, but hopefully, since the developers aren't changing the base Overwatch 2 game, we can have the best of both worlds for as long as possible.

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