As a seasoned gamer with over a decade of experience under my belt, I must say, the new ranked system in Overwatch 2 has been quite the rollercoaster ride. Having started my gaming journey back when the original Overwatch was released, I’ve seen the highs and lows, the triumphs and tribulations, and the evolution of this incredible game.
In Overwatch 2, they’ve modified the system for competitive play compared to the first game, specifically adjusting the process of player placement and the distribution of ranks within the player base.
The distribution of ranks plays a crucial role, serving as our primary gauge to determine if a ranking system is functioning effectively. Here’s what we have learned about it so far.
Rank distribution
Although Blizzard hasn’t publicly disclosed the distribution of ranks, a user named Rezeak on their official forums has successfully determined it.
It’s worth noting this is from 2023, but the data will likely still be similar as of Season 12:
| Rank | Distribution |
| Bronze | 10.2% |
| Silver | 19.2% |
| Gold | 26.7% |
| Platinum | 26.2% |
| Diamond | 12.2% |
| Masters | 3.9% |
| Grand Master | 1.6% |
It’s possible that some updates occurred in the data since my last post, but significant fluctuations in the figures are not likely; a change of a few percentage points at most might be expected. In particular, the leading positions are unlikely to have shifted by more than a few points.
How ranking works
In simple terms, to join the competitive playlist for Overwatch 2, you need to meet one of two prerequisites first.
1. For those who already own the original Overwatch, you can dive right into competitive play without delay. However, if you’re new and starting with Overwatch 2, you’ll first need to win 50 Quick Play matches (not just play them). Keep in mind that winning these matches is required, not merely participating in them.
There are two playlists in ranked play, Role Queue and Open Queue. Role Queue locks you into a single role, either Damage, Tank, or Support. In this mode, teams are strictly locked to have one Tank character, two Damage characters, and two Supports. In Open Queue, all players are free to choose whichever hero they like, there are no limits.
Each playlist maintains its unique leaderboard for earning rank, employing similar ranking mechanisms but separately. The game’s rank system follows a progression as one might anticipate: starting from Bronze, you can gradually ascend through Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, and finally Grandmaster.
In this game setup, you can earn your rank by winning seven games or losing twenty. Once either condition is met, the game will assess your performance and update your rank accordingly. This process repeats, with your rank being adjusted every time you reach seven wins or twenty losses.
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2024-08-22 15:42