How to unlock competitive mode in Overwatch 2
If you have yet to unlock competitive play in Overwatch 2, we can help break it down. Overwatch 2 does not allow new players to jump straight into competitive modes, there are steps that must be taken first.
The competitive play challenge is a test that players who are new to the game must pass in order to gain access. To get you there, here is a rundown about the competitive play challenge and unlocking the competitive mode.
How to unlock competitive play
To unlock Competitive play in Overwatch 2, new will need to meet some criteria. Any player who has created an account for the game on October 4 (launch day) or after will first need to go through the guided First Time User Experience (FTUE). This is a way of onboarding players by introducing them to the game and its systems gradually, meaning Competitive play is locked.
After finishing the FTUE, you will also need to complete the Competitive Play challenge, which requires you to win 50 Quick Play games. You can find this challenge and track your progress by selecting 'Challenges' from the main menu, then 'Competitive.'
Click to enlargeWe mentioned above that this only applies to players who created their accounts after OW2 was launched. If you were an Overwatch player previously and unlocked the Competitive mode, you won't need to go through this lengthy process.
In a blog post posted to the official Overwatch website before the game's launch, Blizzard stated, "this only affects accounts made on or after the October 4th release date: anyone who has Competitive unlocked prior will have access to Competitive in Overwatch 2."
