In the case of Overwatch 2, that change could be in crossplay. This is a topic long discussed by potential next-gen console buyers. Could an Xbox One X player enjoy a title with their Xbox Series X buddy? What about PlayStation 5 and PC?
Some games, like Rocket League, have this work cut out for them. Neither platform has a significant advantage here, though FPS players benefit massively from the freedom of a keyboard and mouse setup. And then there’s mobile to consider.
Fortnite handles crossplay well to a degree, but in that same thread, players say the competitive scene was “a dumpster fire.” Since then, developer Epic has altered aim assist due to the controversy. Can Overwatch 2 avoid these issues?
Limiting Online Play
Kaplan and his team would have to offer a variety of input matchmaking options. The Halo community has been begging for that with the release of the Master Chief Collection on PC.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection suffers from a lack of input-based matchmaking. | Source: Steam
It’s a tough line to balance, but crossplay is an accessible approach to game development that more studios should consider. Keeping players locked to one platform is outdated thinking. There’s no reason to limit who can play together when it doesn’t matter.
Just put some barriers where it counts.
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Max Moeller is a Chicago‑based writer and video editor passionate about games, tech, and crypto. Whether it’s crafting clear, insightful articles or piecing together engaging video retrospectives, he’s driven by curiosity and takes pride in keeping things human. Since 2017, Max has been published in a variety of notable crypto magazines.
