With the release of Overwatch 2, many players are wondering if it will include skins transfer and aim assist. Continue reading to learn more.
Is Aim Assist Available in Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2 has aim assist, but it is disabled when playing against PC players. So, if you’re playing Overwatch 2 on PlayStation or Xbox, the feature is disabled when playing against computer users in crossplay action. Furthermore, if you use aim assist on PC via controller support, the feature is disabled when playing against other PC users.
In the feature’s settings, there are a plethora of options. Charlieintel recommends the following AA controller settings:
- AA Strength: 100
- AA Window Size: 70
- AA Legacy Mode: Off
- AA Ease-In: 0-20
- Aim Smoothing: 95
- Aim Ease-In: 0-20
- Invert Vertical Look: Off
- Invert Horizontal Look: Off
- Vibration: On or Off (Preference)
- Switch Movement and Look Sticks: Off
- Legacy Sticks: Off
- Aim Technique: Linear Ramp or Dual Zone
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— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 6, 2022
Why Does Aiming Feel Off In Ow2?
Aiming in Overwatch 2 may feel off because aim assist is disabled when playing against PC users. This has sparked numerous complaints on Reddit and the Blizzard forums. Blizzard has also stated that there are no plans to include AA in OW2 crossplay (as reported by Twitter user headrammer).
One of the most common complaints about the lack of AA for crossplay is that it disadvantages console users. Some have claimed that the game is nearly unplayable on console without AA, which may discourage console players from using crossplay at all.
Are Overwatch Skins Transferable to Overwatch 2?
Over the course of Overwatch’s six-year existence, many players have amassed quite a collection of Skins and other cosmetics. Of course, everyone is wondering if their loot and achievements will be carried over to Overwatch 2.
The answer is yes, Overwatch Skins do indeed transfer to Overwatch 2. Your icons, voice lines, victory poses, skins, sprays, highlight intros, and cosmetics will all transfer over to Overwatch 2.
However, some players are having difficulty recovering their Skins and other cosmetics due to an issue with Overwatch 2 account merging not working. Don’t worry if you can’t access your Skins right now. A patch is on the way, but in the meantime, make sure you follow the steps for transferring your Overwatch Skins to Overwatch 2.
How To Transfer Overwatch Skins To Overwatch 2
If you played the original Overwatch on PC, your Skins and other cosmetics should be automatically transferred to Overwatch 2, as long as you use the same Battle.net ID account. However, if you’re a console player, the process is a little more difficult.
Unlike the original Overwatch, all players in Overwatch 2 must have a Battle.net ID account. The problem is that the vast majority of console players never created a Battle.net ID account. If you fall into this category, you’ll notice that when you launch Overwatch 2, all of your cosmetics and progression have vanished. You must merge accounts to resolve this issue.
Merging accounts will consolidate all of your Overwatch cosmetics under a single Battle.net ID. Even if you’ve played on multiple platforms, such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, you can merge your accounts and transfer your Skins to Overwatch 2.
We already have a guide on how to merge your Overwatch accounts. Check it out here.
To summarize, Overwatch Skins do transfer to Overwatch 2. If you’re using a PC, the process is simple and should take no time. However, if you play on a console, you will need to create a Battle.net ID account and merge your accounts in order to recover your valuable cosmetics.
