Some new points in Season 8

The new year has come with it the 8th season of Competitive Play in Overwatch. Season 8 gives fans of this game the opportunity to complete the first matches and win the desired SR (Skill Rating) points. However, this season has some changes that players should know before entering the matches.

Perhaps the most notable change is that the maximum difference in SR scores between members of a team has decreased. For players with Bronze to Diamond ranks, the difference is around 1000 SR between each, while in Master rank it will narrow to 500 SR. And Grandmaster has only 250 SR left.

With the reduction of the SR maximum difference, Blizzard hopes the rank matches will be more fair. Whether this change will work or not remains to be seen and Blizzard may have to adjust the Skill Rating maximum difference again next Competitive Play season.

In addition, another change introduced this season of Overwatch’s Competitive Play will only apply to high ranked players. That is, the personal achievement factor that affects their skill rating will no longer apply to players tier Diamond and above. This will also make players no longer so focused on individual achievements and instead on playing as a team to win the match.

Whether the community responds positively to these changes, we will have to wait and see. But Blizzard is always aiming for proper equality, so each season of Competitive Play will have small changes. So if fans aren’t satisfied with these changes, they can look forward to the appropriate adjustments next season.

In the meantime, fans can expect Blizzard to come up with some other updates this season 8. Chances are new heroes, like healer Moira, will be changed to make the game more balanced. . And for those who want to improve their rankings in this new season, they should take note of those changes.