How to unlock Competitive Play in Overwatch 2
Competitive is back and better than ever in Overwatch 2, but it isn’t available to everyone by default. If you’re a returning player, you can immediately jump in and play Competitive. If you’re new to the franchise, though, there are some extra hoops you’ll need to jump through to unlock Competitive Play.
These steps better prepare players for the unique challenges of Competitive and cut down on toxicity between players, or so the Overwatch 2 development team hopes. Like in ranked modes in other competitive games, dedicated players can progress through the Overwatch 2 ranks on their way to becoming a Grand Master.