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Overwatch 2 Season 10 Clash Mode Explained

Get ready for a fresh gameplay experience as a new Clash mode will be arriving in Season 10 of Overwatch 2.
By Shane Moosa | 
First Published March 21, 2024, 04:28
Overwatch 2 Season 10 Clash Mode Explained
Blizzard

As Season 10 of Overwatch 2 approaches, anticipation builds for a plethora of new content, including the introduction of a new hero, updates to the Mythic system, and the highly anticipated addition of the Clash mode.

For those unfamiliar with this new mode or seeking further insight into its mechanics, you've come to the right place. Below, we'll provide a comprehensive explanation of everything you need to know about the Clash mode debuting in Season 10 of Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 Season 10 Clash Mode Explained

In November 2023, Team 4 initially unveiled the Clash mode at Blizzcon, and the initial response was largely positive, viewing it as a refreshing addition to Overwatch 2. Now, with Season 10 looming, Blizzard has announced that the mode will be included in the upcoming season when it begins in April, albeit only as a limited-time playtest.

Overwatch 2 Clash Mode Explained New Map
Clash mode will be featured as a limited-time mode in Season 10 and will take place on the new Hanaoka map. (Picture: Blizzard)

This approach will ideally provide Blizzard with an opportunity to gauge players' responses to the new mode and allow them time to make any necessary adjustments and tweaks before its full launch later this year. The playtest of Clash will take place on the new Hanaoka map (adjacent to Hanamura in the game's lore) at the start of Season 10, with the full launch extending to both Hanaoka and Runasapi.

The mechanics of Clash involve five capture points arranged in a straight line on a mirrored map. To secure victory, a team must first capture the central point and then advance to capture the two points within the enemy team's territory.

Overwatch 2 Clash Mode Explained
In Clash, players will need to take control of 5 points on a symmetrical map while both defending and attacking. (Picture: Blizzard)

Meanwhile, the opposing team must defend these points while simultaneously attempting counter-attacks and pushes. The victor is determined by whichever team captures all five points or reaches the round's score limit.

Many players have noted that Clash appears to be a blend of Assault and Push, and there is considerable anticipation to see how this new mode unfolds, especially with the entire roster available to all players once Season 10 commences. However, since there is still some time before Season 10 arrives, we will have to wait and observe how it unfolds and how fans react to the new Clash mode in Overwatch 2.

Shane Moosa

Written by Shane Moosa

Shane started his career as a freelance writer for Gamezo while working full-time as a software developer. You can often find Shane trying his hand at no-hit runs of Souls Games such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 (and being quite unsuccessful). To relax, Shane will often boot up sessions of Overwatch 2 or Hunt: Showdown, but his interests are spread across various games, from AAA titles (He loved the Dead Space Remake and RE4 Remake) to indies such as Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Hades. Shane is always willing to try new games though, so feel free to drop him an email with what you think he should check out next.