The incident of an Overwatch 2 player being stuck in the game’s matchmaker for 17 hours has highlighted the persistent issue of long queue times that the game’s community has been vocal about. The role queue system, introduced in Overwatch in 2019 and carried over to Overwatch 2, aimed to balance team compositions but has led to prolonged matchmaking times, frustrating players.
In a recent post on the Overwatch 2 subreddit, a user shared the story of their friend who spent close to 17 hours in the ranked role queue without finding a match. Despite initially intending to play for only 10 hours, the friend continued out of curiosity or perhaps sheer determination. The post sparked reactions from the community, with some amazed by the friend’s endurance and others using the incident to humorously criticize Overwatch 2’s matchmaking issues, dubbing it “Queuewatch 2” or “Overqueue 2.”
Despite its challenges, Overwatch 2 saw a temporary boost in player count with the Season 10 update, which introduced new content including a playable hero, a new map, and game mode, along with various improvements and bug fixes. Critics have lauded Overwatch 2’s shift to a 5v5 format, which has allowed for more diverse team compositions and strategies compared to its predecessor. Despite its flaws, Overwatch 2 remains highly regarded as one of the best arena shooters, offering engaging gameplay and a diverse cast of characters for players to experiment with.