Somewhere between a true sequel and a glorified update, Overwatch 2 has had a hard time pinning down a firm sense of identity. Blizzard has a lot of changes in store for new and returning players to the series, so there is a new “first-time user experience” (FTUE) meant to ease newcomers into the sometimes overwhelming hero shooter experience. But the extensive hoops Blizzard is making players jump through to reach the “full experience” of Overwatch 2 sounds more like a grind-heavy barrier to entry rather than a helpful way to acclimate. What is a FTUE? Who qualifies? What does this actually mean for newcomers?
