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Ever queued intoOverwatch 2, pumped for a match, only to be saddled with a teammate who brings the team spirit down faster than Bastion’s bullets? We’ve all been there. Toxic chat, questionable hero picks, or just plain disruptive play can put a serious damper on your climb to the top.
Fortunately, the game offers a solution: an Avoid Teammate system. This system aims to create a more positive and enjoyable environment for your gaming sessions. This guide will walk you through using the Avoid Teammate system effectively, so you can focus on what truly matters: teamwork, ownage, and those sweet victory poses.
What Is The Avoid Teammate System?
The Avoid Teammate feature lets youflag up to three specific playersyoudon’t want to be teamed with. It’s particularly useful for avoiding teammates who bringnegativityorhinder the team’s successthrough toxicity, underperformance, or disruptive play.
Players you avoid will beautomatically removed from your list after seven days, or you canmanuallyremoveplayers from your Avoid list, which is accessible in the social menu through a clickable orange box.
While the system prioritizes avoiding your listed players,it’s not a guaranteed block, especially at high ranks or during off-peak hours, and you could still encounter them on the enemy team.
How To Use The Avoid Teammate System
Overwatch 2 can be a blast, but bad teammates can put a damper on things. Here’s how to use the Avoid Teammate System:
Additionally, you can mark someone to be Avoided anywhere you see their BattleTag (chat menu, social menu, hero selection, post-game screen).
