Overwatch 2 Anti-Disruption Update Live
Defense Matrix Update
Overwatch 2's Defense Matrix update is now live, bringing with it a suite of new measures to combat disruptive and harmful play.
Defense Matrix is the name for Blizzard's collection of efforts to quell the cheating, disruptive chat, and griefing issues that negatively impact many multiplayer video games. Defense Matrix is an important milestone for Blizzard's anti-cheating and disruptive behavior plans for Overwatch 2. As the game grows, so will Blizzard's efforts to maintain a long-term, healthy environment for all players.
The Defense Matrix update includes the following new features:
- Improved cheat detection and prevention: Blizzard has implemented new server-side cheat detection and prevention measures to make it more difficult for cheaters to operate in Overwatch 2.
- Stricter penalties for disruptive behavior: Blizzard has increased the penalties for disruptive behavior, including chat abuse, griefing, and intentionally throwing matches. Repeat offenders may be banned from the game.
- New reporting tools: Blizzard has added new reporting tools to make it easier for players to report disruptive behavior. Players can now report players for cheating, disruptive chat, griefing, and intentionally throwing matches.
- Increased community support: Blizzard has increased its community support team to provide players with more help and guidance in dealing with disruptive behavior.
Blizzard is committed to making Overwatch 2 a fun and fair experience for all players. The Defense Matrix update is an important step towards achieving that goal.
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