Overwatch fans are creating insane content in the Workshop
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Overwatch fans are creating insane content in the Workshop

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The Overwatch Workshop launched on the PTR for PC on Tuesday and fans immediately got to work creating crazy content. As game director Jeff Kaplan declared in the announcement video, new community-driven game modes, heroes, and experiences are on the horizon.

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Beyond just prototype heroes, fans are creating brand new custom game experiences.

Ever wanted to race across the streets of Numbani? Thought Super Hot would be good with multiplayer? Wanted to play Gun Game? Battle Royale? Bumper Cars?

All these and more have already been created by Overwatch players with the Workshop.

But the Overwatch Workshop could also potentially be good news for esports. While Blizzard is able to control the patch played on by pros in their own Overwatch League and Contenders tournaments, third-party organizers lack that privilege.

Once the Workshop fully launches for PC and consoles, players will only need to enter a short code, and suddenly, matches can be played on the same version of the game all tournament long. Regardless of Blizzard’s balance changes, tournament organizers might be able to essentially revert patches and maintain consistency.

This is only the beginning

Fans have only just started to really delve into what’s possible with the Overwatch Workshop and the results already speak for themselves. As creators get deeper and deeper into scripting, it remains to be seen what kinds of intricate mods will be built. For more Overwatch content, see our recent interview with Lucy in Disguise, or check out Blizzard’s official Overwatch Workshop announcement.

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