Overwatch console players will soon be able to report others, thanks to an incoming patch.
The oft-requested feature is part of patch 1.14, currently in the PC’s Public Test Region (PTR) for testing. The same patch also will bring a new map and Deathmatch game modes to Overwatch.
The reporting tool will mirror that on PC, allowing players the chance to report others who exhibit toxic behaviour, cheating or trolling.
“It’s important to note the reporting system and punishments are very much an ongoing development for us”, Blizzard’s Jeff Kaplan said on the game’s forums. “Improvements will continue over time.
“We are working on increased punishments for high frequency offenders, email notifications when your reports result in disciplinary action (we’re experimenting with this right now and we’ll expand this as we refine it) and eventually notifications in the game client when your report results in disciplinary action.”
Blizzard is set to reveal a new map alongside a new animated short at Gamescom in the coming days.
There’s no ETA for the patch as yet, but we’ll let you know when it is scheduled to go live.
Overwatch is currently available on Windows PC, Xbox One and PS4.
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