An Overwatch player has recently sparked discussion on the current state of the Quick Play (QP) matchmaking system. The anonymous user, under the pseudonym “SeraphinaV”, describes their specifically negative experience with this aspect of the popular game.
Summary
- The OP has endured a rough patch with matchmaking, translating into a disappointing week with only a 20% win rate.
- Even when trying to simply play for fun and not bothered by winning or losing, the non-competitive mode doesn’t provide a chill environment as hoped.
- Quick Play sees a notable rise in immediate counter picks, signaling a drift from the casual and experimental nature of the mode.
User Comments
madbotherfucker seems to relate with SeraphinaV’s struggle, stating their Quick Play experiences have been a series of total victories or disastrous defeats. Hardly any balance. To quote them, “roll or get rolled”.
IWillSmellFart suggests that the shift in Quick Play’s vibe could possibly be down to regular competitive players switching driven by the search for a less stressful gameplay environment.
There’s a notion that Quick Play might have attracted competitive players who bring the same aggressive play from ranked matches; MohJeex and Weekly_Broccoli1161 hold this perspective in their comments.
Analysis
We see a shared sentiment among these players: The Overwatch Quick Play mode has evolved. In what direction and where it will end up, only time will tell.
Final Thoughts
Quick Play was designed as a more relaxed environment compared with the Competitive Playlist. But from the sounds of it, the battlefield has just become another war zone. As Naula-H chillingly puts it, “It only gets worse”. One thing is for sure, the Overwatch devs and community need to rally and work out a remedy to retain the ‘fun’ philosophy of Quick Play mode.
