How to access experimental in Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 has plenty of game modes, but the experimental mode is rarely available. Here is everything you need to know about Overwatch 2 experimental.
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Overwatch 2 has a multitude of game modes, but that one option on the menu is often greyed out. Experimental is maybe not quite what some people think it is, but it is a different way to play. Here is everything you need to know about Overwatch 2 experimental.
What is experimental mode?
When you open up the Play menu in Overwatch 2, you might notice an option at the end of the list, labeled experimental. More often than not, this option will be locked out and you won't be able to access it.
If it is available, you can use it to try out a totally different game mode. As the name suggests, this is how Blizzard tests new game modes openly with the community. It could be something as simple as small balance changes from the regular modes, or it could be something completely different.
You can think of the experimental playlist as a permanent beta test. The content within is subject to change, may not even be added to the full game, and is liable to have bugs and break altogether.
When is the experimental playlist available?
Unfortunately, there is no predicting when the next experimental mode will be added to Overwatch 2. The playlist does not have any kind of schedule, it isn't a monthly thing or anything like that.
There are no benefits or rewards for partaking in experimental modes, so don't worry about losing out if you miss them. Your best bet is to check the Play menu in Overwatch 2 every once in a while if you want to know when a new experimental mode is added.
Experimental modes tend to stick around for a week or two, so a weekly check-in would be more than enough to keep up to date.
For more on the game, check out our Overwatch 2 Gothenburg map guide.
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