Blizzard’s test of the return to 6v6 format will kick off during season 14 of Overwatch 2, which should start on or around Dec. 10. That first test period will be a variation of

Blizzard is bringing back 6v6 matches in testing for Overwatch 2 when it launches its next season in December. The company had previously switched the series to a 5v5 format, and Blizzard is now trying these tests to find how it can “make the core game even stronger” through a balanced new version of the classic 6v6 mode that lets each team have multiple tank characters once again.

Blizzard has revealed some details for its tests of six-player teams in Overwatch 2. When the transition from the original game took place just over two years ago, Blizzard switched to a 5v5 format.

In today’s “Director’s Take” blog post, developer Blizzard Entertainment announced that they will be running two tests to return 6v6 matchmaking back to their popular free-to-play hero shooter ‘Overwatch 2’.