I only play open queue 5x5. It is my favorite mode. Will it come back?
Thank you.
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As far as we know, this 6v6 iteration is still only a test, so expect 5v5 to come back. There’s a distinct possibility that in the future 6v6 will replace 5v5 in the Open Queue format modes, however.
On a personal note, what do you find in 6v6 OQ so different from 5v5 that it makes it so objectionable to you?
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It’d be a real shame, it’s the only place where real GOATS players got together and played the ‘superior’ version of the game. Get dps out of my game.
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The main reason I play OQ is the freedom to counter. If there is an annoying Sombra or Widow, I can get a tank. If there is a strong Mauga, I can get Ana, and etc. I only enjoy playing tank on role queue but is not my favorite. Super tanks made me leave role queue once and for all (but OQ 5x5 was always my fav). Also, if you get a bad tank, the game is practically over.
Second, I love playing Zarya in the 5x5 version. Love the freedom with my 2 bubbles. The original way is so annoying. I can’t bear it.
Also, 6x6 is such a mess. The maps are too small for that amount of people.
OQ 5x5 is my favorite mode because I have freedom and the size of the maps is perfect for 5x5 IMO.
One positive thing I noticed in 6x6 compared with 5x5 ROLE queue is that if one member of the team dies, everything is NOT lost. The team still have a chance. But the problem is that I still think 6x6 is too much people for the map size. Maybe extend the maps? (crazy idea I know)
One thing I would say to developers: Logically, there is no way to avoid counters. The more heroes you add, the more counters will exist. The more diversity, the more creativity.
Love this game. With the best for you guys. Best regards!
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It’ll be back when the next season starts
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That, or whenever the next patch lands.
Ooof! Be careful saying things like that around here. 
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Maybe. At the very least in the near future it will come back but it is entirely possible they make the 6v6 Open Queue a replacement mode for 5v5 Open Queue if they do not believe all 3 modes can exist side by side.
Maps do have plenty of space for 12 players. It is also the reason why Widows are heavily despised on long lane maps, especially when your side only has short range character picks.
Uh? The role limitations that make it not open queue?
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Shouldn’t you be swinging off the ceiling like a monkey in MR? Off with you, you gremlin!
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Another thing. I really do not like a maximum of 2 tanks. I wish it could be maximum 3 for any role. I believe it is a good mid-ground for any team size.
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i hope so, and next step is 5vs5 in any form gone forever
Well, technically it is still open queue, as you are not queueing for any particular role. A role limit is just that. A role limit.
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3 tanks + 3 supports would become the go-to, plus tanks are more accessible than they were back in OW1. We’re talking about an unhealthy meta trickling down even lower than it did before.
That just does not change my attitude. If I am trying to play Doomfist and performing poorly, I feel the need to get off the role because someone might do better. I know it’s technically not the same thing. But if we already have two tanks and I know for a fact I could carry if I could access tank as well… But I am locked out of it… It’s just not open queue to me.
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He says, not knowing what GOATS means
We’ve moved on from original GOATS. This is TRUE GOATS now. Basically just 3 tanks 2 supports (I refuse to acknowledge 2 tanks 3 supports).
Not that people didn’t just call 3 tanks 3 supports goats regardless of who those characters were, and I’ve even seen varying definitions between early, peak, and late goats, whether you want a Moira, a Zen, or a Bap in there.
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