The Defense Matrix, Challenger's Cup, and Caster Camp will all assist to build a diverse Overwatch 2 community
Activision Blizzard announced three new initiatives for Overwatch 2's competitive and recreational scenes today. These are intended to promote a healthy atmosphere, with an emphasis on the game's new and returning LGBTQ+ player community.
The Overwatch team and its professional E-Sports program, Overwatch League (OWL), stated in a blog post titled "Calling All Heroes" that they will co-develop an in-game Defense Matrix, Challenger's Cup, and Caster Camp. The purpose of these initiatives, according to Blizzard, is to "focus on equity, visibility, and community support for underrepresented genders."
We are calling ALL heroes!
— Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) September 30, 2022
Overwatch and Overwatch League are dedicated to making a difference. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for underrepresented genders in Overwatch. We want you - our heroes - to join us.
⭐ Learn more at https://t.co/qDzfxjXwF5 pic.twitter.com/sfNpMoYCEB
To guarantee that its goal statement is met, the Overwatch team has announced the release of a new gameplay mechanism dubbed Defense Matrix. Blizzard claimed the program, named after D.VA's projectile blocking ability, will serve as a system to "defend gameplay integrity and promote positive conduct in Overwatch 2." How it will do so may be little invasive since it will include the usage of your phone under its new program, SMS Protect.
"Defense Matrix fortifies Overwatch's security and playing experience, to mention a few," Blizzard wrote in a blog post.
If you wish to opt out of SMS Protect, it appears that you will be unable to play Overwatch 2. Because, beginning on October 4, players on all platforms will be required to have their phone numbers linked to their Battle Net accounts in order to play Overwatch 2.
Blizzard also introduced two new LGBTQ+ initiatives, Challenger's Cup and Caster Camp, alongside the unveiling of Defense Matrix. Overwatch is establishing a Challenger's Cup, a competitive event that will run alongside Path to Pro, its developmental competitive Overwatch program under Overwatch Contenders, in conjunction with its relationship with Radiant, a production firm that spotlights "underrepresented females."
"We believe this event will serve as an entrance point for underrepresented genders to enter into the wider Overwatch esports ecosystem, and we welcome anyone who are qualified to participate in both Challengers Cup and Path to Pro," Blizzard wrote in a blog post.
On October 21, applications for the first Challenge Cup qualification rounds will be accepted.
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SOURCE: kotaku
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