Overwatch 2is introducing a new game mode, but it will only be around until July 28. The new mode, Hacks & Hijinx, promises chaotic experiences that are unlike anything else that players can experience inOverwatch 2.
Overwatch 2recently received adjustments to Stadium,which not only adjusted how its Heroes perform, but also made changes to queue time and rewards. However, this new limited-time mode is something that players who are bored with the standard game formula may want to check out.
Overwatch 2has announcedHacks & Hijinx, a limited-time mode that launched on July 15 and will run through July 28. Hacks & Hijinx pits teams of six players against each other in Control matches, but a series of modifiers have been added to the mode. Sixteen different modifiers are in rotation, which range from more traditional modifiers like life steal, to weird and funny ones, like reducing the size ofallOverwatch 2Heroesby 50%. The real excitement this mode will offer, though, is that each match will choose two modifiers at random to put into effect for the round. One random modifier would be tricky enough, but slapping two modifiers together at random should lead to some seriously bizarre and fun matches.
Overwatch 2 Hacks & Hijinx Mode Rewards and Modifiers
In addition to the simple fun of seeing what modifiers a match throws at combatants,Overwatch 2players can net some rewards for checking out this mode. This includes 55k Battle Pass XP, an 8-bit collection consisting of a spray, weapon charm, and player icon, as well as anEpic Loot Boxand Hackerman title.
Two of the following modifiers will be chosen at random in every match:
WhileOverwatch 2has seen some competition in the form ofMarvel Rivals, players have a lot to look forward to from the franchise.Overwatch 2game director Aaron Keller has hyped up the future for the game, going all the way into 2026. What the franchise has cooked up remains to be seen, but there’s fun to be had in the present.
