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Hey everyone! There's been a lot of talk about 6v6 lately, and it's only intensified in recent weeks since we posted our latest Director's Take and made a Twitter post with a promise to talk about it in the future. Well, now is the future, and this is that next piece! So, let's get into it! Wait. Let's not get into it quite yet…

This is a pretty complex and nuanced topic, and it gets to the beating heart of what makes this game tick. Our players have different opinions and preferences about the ideal number of players in an Overwatch match, and so does our team. We’re a microcosm of the broader community and discuss this internally. I’m hoping that this piece will serve as an introduction to our own discussions and a jumping off point to engage with all of you!

I'd also like to set a few expectations and ground rules. First, it's pretty long (creators are going to lose their voices reading this one aloud). If you'd like a tl;dr, the 'What's Next' section s...

Now you can burn through the competition with the Bound Demon Reinhardt Mythic Weapon Skin, available in the Mythic Shop. A first of its kind, the Bound Demon Mythic Weapon Skin comes alive as you battle through the front lines. Burning in the blackened steel of an ancient hammer, this Bound Demon awaits a powerful warrior to wield its might. Whether charging into battle or holding the line with every swing, the Mythic Bound Demon Reinhardt Weapon Skin will react to your every attack.

Some of the Overwatch 2 designers that helped forged this fiery weapon shared with us a bit of the process taking it from concept to modeling, to rigging and animation, and finally to the incredible visual effects that you’ll see in your games.

What were your goals when creating the concept for the Bound Demon Mythic Weapon?

Angela Song (Concept Artist): Our initial thought was to have the theme be magma, but once I...