FACEIT begins Overwatch 2 competitive playtests

Fan of competitive Overwatch 2? Well, then you would be excited to hear the news that FACEIT, the official home of competitive Overwatch 2, has begun playtesting its new competitive queue for the game.

While we do not know much information regarding the game's new competitive queue, we do know that players are incredibly hyped for it.

Playtests have begun! FACEIT included 200 players in its first phase of playtests for the league's new competitive queue. FACEIT has been the "face" of competitive Overwatch 2 for some time now, as the organization had its hand in the Esports World Cup and other big tournament series.

It was reported today that players officially got the chance to jump into FACEIT's queue and test out the future of competitive Overwatch 2.

As reported by Overwatch Cavalry on X, one player claimed that they had never seen Overwatch players fiend to play a game like this before.

The big question is whether or not 2025 will mark a successful year for competitive Overwatch 2. While FACEIT is trusted by many, others seem to think the game's competitive and casual scene is dying.

With the recent release of Marvel Rivals, which is basically Overwatch 2 but with Marvel characters, Overwatch 2 has seen a massive drop in players. The game's popularity has already dwindled throughout the past few years, with many other shooter games reigning in popularity.

So, will FACEIT's new competitive queue be a saving grace for the popular game? Or will it just be another nail in the coffin?

We will keep you updated at esports.gg as more information regarding competitive Overwatch 2 is released.