What is Aim Smoothing in Overwatch 2 and how to turn it off

As is the case with any FPS game, Overwatch 2 also has a way of helping newer players. In this case, new players can take advantage of a feature called Aim Smoothing, which makes the game's movements easier to understand. But what’s helpful for new players might not be so useful for more experienced ones. Here’s what we know about Aim Smoothing in Overwatch 2, including how to turn it off and improve your aim.

Aim smoothing is a unique feature in Overwatch 2 that smoothens the player input. It is primarily aimed at new players who adjust to the game by smoothing the movement features while aiming. 

While the primary objective of Aim Smoothing in Overwatch is to make the game more welcoming to new players, it can prove to be an obstacle for more experienced players. For players who don't need to adjust to Overwatch 2, Aim Smoothing will only serve to impact their gameplay in a negative way. Here’s how to turn off Aim Smoothing in Overwatch 2.

Go through the following steps to turn off Aim Smoothing in Overwatch 2:

Dial down the Aim Smoothing setting all the way down to 0 if you are comfortable with your movement in Overwatch 2. 

Sometimes players might not be content just by turning off the Aim Smoothing in Overwatch 2. If you feel your aim is still off-target, you can turn on the High Precision Mouse Input, which will significantly improve your input.

With the High Precision Mouse Input turned on, players can track their movements more accurately. Feel free to customize either setting to ensure you get optimal performance based on your hardware and system requirements.

And what better way to test these new, smoother imputs, than with Overwatch's latest hero, Lifeweaver, a new hero from Thailand with flora-manipulating abilities.

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