Numerous Overwatch 2 players have raised alarms about being matched with what appears to be bots rather than real human opponents. The uncertainty of whether these are actual bots or individuals deliberately sabotaging matches has led to a significant disruption in the Overwatch 2 gaming experience.

Since its inception in 2016, Overwatch has primarily focused on providing players with a competitive PvP environment. While Overwatch 2 does offer a training mode for honing skills against bots, the essence of the game lies in engaging with and challenging other human players.

Recent reports from Overwatch 2 players highlight recurring matchmaking issues, with instances of players finding themselves in lobbies seemingly populated by bots. One Reddit user, under the alias Takishado73, shared a replay code from a game where they suspected they were surrounded by nine bots rather than equally skilled human players. Similar complaints surfaced last year as players voiced concerns about facing enemy teams that exhibited bot-like behavior.

Resurgence of Matchmaking Woes in Overwatch 2

Although the actions of these questionable players mimic bot behavior, definitive confirmation on their nature remains elusive. Blizzard is cognizant of this challenge and has implemented various competitive adjustments in Overwatch 2 to deter players from engaging in match-throwing practices.

Besides the purported bot incursion, Overwatch 2 is facing accusations of erroneous player bans. Several Overwatch 2 players allege being banned from ranked play without any infractions such as leaving matches prematurely, cheating, or displaying toxic behavior towards others. These claims underscore potential flaws in Overwatch 2's penalty system, leading to seemingly arbitrary player bans.