I recently came back to Overwatch 2 after being away for almost three years. I jumped into a few matches with a friend and got completely steamrolled. I used to be pretty good at the game, but it’s been so long that I barely recognize most of the heroes now, and I no longer know how to play effectively.
One of the main reasons I stopped playing originally was the ranked system. Even when I won matches against higher-rated teams and carried the game, I would only gain about 10 points. But when I lost, I would lose close to 40. It felt unfair and unrewarding, so I decided to stop playing.
Now that I’ve returned, it seems like my matchmaking is still based on how I used to perform. I’m not even sure if the old MMR system is still being used, or how it works now, but whatever it’s doing, it doesn’t reflect where I am as a player today. I’m getting placed into matches that are way out of my current skill level, and it’s making the experience feel frustrating and unplayable.
If there isn’t some kind of MMR reset or recalibration for returning players, I probably won’t be sticking around. I would really appreciate a clean slate to start over and enjoy the game again.