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The '''Arcade''' is a [[play mode]] in ''[[Overwatch]]''. It features a rotating variety of exclusive game modes, maps, and rulesets. Players can earn [[Loot Boxes]] by winning games, and earn the same amount of experience that is available in [[Quick Play]].
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The {{PAGENAME}} is a [[play mode]] in ''[[Overwatch]]''. It features a rotating variety of exclusive [[game modes]], maps, and rulesets. Uniquely to this mode, players can earn [[Loot Boxes]] by winning games.
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==Game Modes==
 
==Game Modes==
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===1V1: Mystery Duel===
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===Duel===
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====1V1: Mystery Duel====
 
''Face off in a series of one on one fights. Both players use the same random hero in every round.''
  
''Face off in a series of one on one fights. Both players use the same random hero in every round.''
   
 
Rules:
  
Rules:
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* Players: 2
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* Players: 1V1
 
* Maps:
 
* Maps:
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** [[Black Forest]]
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** [[Castillo]]
 
** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
  
** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
 
** [[Necropolis]]
  
** [[Necropolis]]
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** [[Black Forest]]
  
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** [[Castillo]]
  
 
* Random Hero
  
* Random Hero
 
* Mirrored Hero
  
* Mirrored Hero
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* Unavailable heroes: [[Lúcio]], [[Mercy]]
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* Unavailable heroes: [[Bastion]], [[D.Va]], [[Lúcio]], [[Mercy]], [[Reinhardt]], [[Torbjörn]], [[Winston]] and [[Zarya]]
 
* Victory: Defeat your opponent five times
  
* Victory: Defeat your opponent five times
   
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===1v1 Limited Duel===
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====1v1 Limited Duel====
 
Rules:
  
Rules:
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* Players: 2
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* Players: 1V1
 
* Maps:
 
* Maps:
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** [[Black Forest]]
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** [[Castillo]]
 
** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
  
** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
 
** [[Necropolis]]
  
** [[Necropolis]]
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** [[Black Forest]]
  
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** [[Castillo]]
  
 
* Choice of 3 randomly chosen Heroes per round
  
* Choice of 3 randomly chosen Heroes per round
 
* Unavailable heroes: [[Lúcio]], [[Mercy]]
  
* Unavailable heroes: [[Lúcio]], [[Mercy]]
 
* Victory: Defeat your opponent five times
  
* Victory: Defeat your opponent five times
   
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===3V3: Elimination===
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===Elimination===
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====3V3: Elimination====
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''Compete as a team of three players in a series of fights at Ecopoint: Antarctica.''
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''Compete as a team of three players in a series of fights at Ecopoint: Antarctica, Castillo, Necropolis, and the Black Forest.''
   
 
Rules:
  
Rules:
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* Players: 6
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* Players: 3V3
 
* Maps:
 
* Maps:
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** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
  
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** [[Necropolis]]
  
 
** [[Black Forest]]
  
** [[Black Forest]]
 
** [[Castillo]]
  
** [[Castillo]]
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** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
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** [[Necropolis]]
   
 
* Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times
 
* Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times
 
''Note: Draw rounds all give 2000 exp each.''
  
''Note: Draw rounds all give 2000 exp each.''
   
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====3v3 Lockout Elimination====
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===3v3 Lockout Elimination===
  
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Rules:
  
Rules:
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* Players: 6
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* Players: 3V3
 
* Maps:
 
* Maps:
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** [[Black Forest]]
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** [[Castillo]]
 
** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
  
** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
 
** [[Necropolis]]
  
** [[Necropolis]]
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** [[Black Forest]]
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** [[Ayutthaya]]
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** [[Castillo]]
  
 
* Limitations: Heroes used in a winning round cannot be used for the rest of the match.
  
* Limitations: Heroes used in a winning round cannot be used for the rest of the match.
   
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* Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times
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* Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times
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===6v6 Lockout Elimination===
  
   
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====6v6 Lockout Elimination====
 
Rules:
  
Rules:
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* Players: 12
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* Players: 6V6
 
* Maps:
  
* Maps:
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** [[Black Forest]]
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** [[Castillo]]
 
** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
  
** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
 
** [[Necropolis]]
  
** [[Necropolis]]
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** [[Black Forest]]
  
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** [[Castillo]]
  
 
* Limitations: Heroes used in a winning round cannot be used for the rest of the match.
  
* Limitations: Heroes used in a winning round cannot be used for the rest of the match.
   
 
* Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times.
  
* Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times.
   
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===6V6: Mystery Heroes===
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===Others===
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These game modes alter the traditional mode in some ways.
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====6V6: Mystery Heroes====
 
''Defeat the enemy team with every player using heroes that randomly change upon respawn.''
  
''Defeat the enemy team with every player using heroes that randomly change upon respawn.''
   
 
Rules:
 
Rules:
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* Players: 12
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* Players: 6V6
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* Map: Any [[Assault]], [[Hybrid]], [[Escort]], or [[Control]] maps.
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* Map: Random
  
 
* Random hero
  
* Random hero
 
* Victory: Complete standard map objectives
  
* Victory: Complete standard map objectives
   
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===6V6: No Limits===
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====6V6: No Limits====
 
''Defeat the enemy team without any limits on hero selection.''
  
''Defeat the enemy team without any limits on hero selection.''
   
 
Rules:
  
Rules:
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* Players: 12
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* Players: 6V6
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* Map: Any [[Assault]], [[Hybrid]], [[Escort]], or [[Control]] maps.
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* Map: Random
  
 
* No hero selection limit
  
* No hero selection limit
 
* Victory: Complete standard map objectives.
  
* Victory: Complete standard map objectives.
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====Total Mayhem====
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Power up and embrace the chaos.
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Rules:
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* Players: 6V6
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* Maps:
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** [[Blizzard World]]
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** [[Dorado]]
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** [[Eichenwalde]]
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** [[Havana]]
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** [[Hollywood]]
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** [[King's Row]]
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** [[Numbani]]
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** [[Rialto]]
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** [[Route 66]]
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** [[Watchpoint: Gibraltar]]
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* 200% Health
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* 150% Ultimate Gain
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* 75% Faster cooldowns
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* Victory: Complete standard map objectives
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====Low Gravity====
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{{stub-section}}
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Low Gravity comprised standard Overwatch modes with the movement gravity setting lowered to 25%. It featured all maps and was available in the Arcade for a brief period.
   
 
===Capture the Flag===
  
===Capture the Flag===
 
Capture the Flag is a gamemode in which there are 2 flags on each side the of the map, one flag is your team's flag and the other is the enemy team's flag.
  
Capture the Flag is a gamemode in which there are 2 flags on each side the of the map, one flag is your team's flag and the other is the enemy team's flag.
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====Capture the Flag ''(standard)''====
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The gamemode includes voice lines exclusive to this gamemode, a lot of unique strategies are also present in this gamemode.
  
 
* Players: 12
  
* Players: 12
 
* Maps:
  
* Maps:
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** [[Nepal|Nepal: Village]]
  
** [[Nepal|Nepal: Village]]
 
** [[Nepal|Nepal: Shrine]]
  
** [[Nepal|Nepal: Shrine]]
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** [[Ayutthaya]]
 
* Game Type: 2-Flag Capture the Flag
  
* Game Type: 2-Flag Capture the Flag
 
* Victory: Capture the enemy team's flag 3 times within the time limit.
  
* Victory: Capture the enemy team's flag 3 times within the time limit.
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===Total Mayhem===
  
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===Deathmatch===
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Power up and embrace the chaos.
  
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Deathmatch is a mode in which players take part in a map with the only objective being to eliminate each other.
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====Deathmatch ''(standard)''====
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Deathmatch is a free-for-all mode in which eight players take part in a map with the only objective being to eliminate each other. Every hero can be chosen with no hero limit applying. The player who reaches 20 points first or has the highest score when the 10-minute timer runs out will be awarded first place. Win credit is awarded to the top four players of each match. Some of the hybrid and escort maps are modified for play in Deathmatch. [[Chateau Guillard]], [[Kanezaka]], [[Malevento]] and [[Petra]] are maps specifically designed for FFA Deathmatch.
   
 
Rules:
  
Rules:
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* Players: 12
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* Players: 8 Player FFA
 
* Maps:
  
* Maps:
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** [[Blizzard World]]
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** [[Château Guillard]]
 
** [[Dorado]]
  
** [[Dorado]]
 
** [[Eichenwalde]]
  
** [[Eichenwalde]]
 
** [[Hollywood]]
  
** [[Hollywood]]
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** [[Kanezaka]]
 
** [[King's Row]]
  
** [[King's Row]]
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** [[Numbani]]
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** [[Malevento]]
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** [[Route 66]]
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** [[Paris]]
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** [[Watchpoint: Gibraltar]]
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** [[Petra]]
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* Duration: 10 minutes
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* 200% Health
  
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* Victory: First to 20 kills
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* 150% Ultimate Gain
  
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** Win credit: Place in the top 4
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* 75% Faster cooldowns
  
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* Heroes:
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* Victory: Complete standard map objectives
  
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** [[Ana]] can use Nano Boost on herself.
   
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===Low Gravity===
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====Team Deathmatch====
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Team Deathmatch uses rules similar to Deathmatch, but divides players into 2 teams of 4. Kills are attributed to a team's overall score. The team that reaches 30 points first or has the most points when the 10-minute timer runs out will be awarded a win. The original map roster included [[Black Forest]], [[Necropolis]], and [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]], but has since been expanded.<ref name="Deathmatch">2017-08-10, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_CBzklel1c Developer Update | Deathmatch | Overwatch]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2017-08-11</ref> Although [[Kanezaka]] was featured in a community 4v4 Team Deathmatch tournament, it is omitted from the map roster.<ref name="TDMKanezaka">2021-01-13, [https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/news/23609152/ CLAIM YOUR HONOR IN THE OVERWATCH LEAGUE FLASH OPS: KANEZAKA COMMUNITY TOURNAMENT]. ''PlayOverwatch'', accessed on 2021-10-15</ref>
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Low Gravity comprised standard Overwatch modes with the gravity setting lowered to 0%. It featured all maps and was available in the Arcade for a brief period.
  
   
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Rules:
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===Deathmatch===
  
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* Players: 4v4
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Deathmatch is a free-for-all mode in which eight players take part in a map with the only objective being to eliminate each other. Every hero can be chosen with no hero limit applying. The player who reaches 20 points first or has the highest score when the 10-minute timer runs out will be awarded first place. Win credit is awarded to the top four players of each match. Some of the hybrid and escort maps are modified for play in Deathmatch. [[Chateau Guillard]] was also introduced, created specifically for the mode.<ref name = "Deathmatch">2017-08-10, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_CBzklel1c Developer Update | Deathmatch | Overwatch]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2017-08-11</ref>
  
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* Maps:
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** [[Black Forest]]
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** [[Blizzard World]]
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** [[Castillo]]
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** [[Château Guillard]]
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** [[Dorado]]
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** [[Eichenwalde]]
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** [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]]
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** [[Hollywood]]
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** [[King's Row]]
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** [[Malevento]]
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** [[Necropolis]]
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** [[Paris]]
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** [[Petra]]
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* Duration: 10 minutes
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* Victory: First to 30 kills
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* Heroes:
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** If [[Mercy]] revives a teammate, the kill is subtracted from the opposing team's score.<!--
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** If [[Mercy]] revives a teammate who defeated themselves (such as [[Sigma]] with his primary fire), the kill is added to the team's score.-->
   
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===Team Deathmatch===
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====(Map Name) Deathmatch====
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Deathmatch played in one specific map determined by the map mentioned in title.
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Team Deathmatch uses the same rules as Deathmatch but divides players into 2 teams of 4. Kills are attributed to a team's overall score. The team that reaches 30 points first or has the most points when the 10-minute timer runs out will be awarded a win. The maps [[Black Forest]], [[Necropolis]], and [[Ecopoint: Antarctica]] are playable in this mode.<ref name = "Deathmatch"/>
  
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Rules:
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* Players: 8 Player FFA
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* Maps:
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** [[Château Guillard]]
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** [[Kanezaka]]
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** [[Malevento]]
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** [[Petra]]
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* Duration: 10 minutes
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* Victory: First to 20 kills
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** Win credit: Place in the top 4
   
 
== Game Browser ==
  
== Game Browser ==
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{{stub-section}}
 
[[File:Game Browser.png|200px|thumb|right|The Game Browser]]
  
[[File:Game Browser.png|200px|thumb|right|The Game Browser]]
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The [[Game Browser]] allows players to create their own or find other player's Custom Games, through a List of public games.
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The [[Game Browser]] allows players to create their own or find other player's Custom Games, through a list of currently changing game modes.
   
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==Event modes==
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==Seasonal event brawls==
  
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During [[seasonal events]], a special brawl is available to play in the Arcade. Starting with Junkenstein's Revenge, the seasonal brawls also feature special [[achievements]] that players can earn.
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During [[seasonal events]], some special brawls are available to play in the Arcade. Starting with Junkenstein's Revenge, the seasonal brawls also feature special [[achievements]] that players can earn.
   
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*[[Summer Games]]: [[Lúcioball]]
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*[[Summer Games]]: [[Lúcioball]], Copa Lúcioball
 
*[[Halloween Terror]]: [[Junkenstein's Revenge]], Junkenstein's Revenge Endless Mode
  
*[[Halloween Terror]]: [[Junkenstein's Revenge]], Junkenstein's Revenge Endless Mode
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*[[Winter Wonderland]]: [[Mei's Snowball Offensive]], Winter Mystery (Mystery Heroes but only on the Winterized versions of King's Row and Hanamura)
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*[[Winter Wonderland]]: [[Mei's Snowball Offensive]], Winter Mystery (Mystery Heroes but only on the Winterized versions of King's Row and Hanamura), [[Yeti Hunt]]
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*[[Overwatch Archives]]: [[Overwatch Uprising|Uprising]], Uprising (all [[heroes]]), [[Overwatch Retribution|Retribution]], Retribution (all heroes), [[Overwatch Storm Rising|Storm Rising]], Storm Rising (all heroes)
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*[[Year of the Rooster]]: [[Capture the Rooster]]
  
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*[[Overwatch Anniversary]]: All previously available seasonal event brawls, changing daily on a schedule, FFA Competitive [[Game Modes#Deathmatch|Deathmatch]]
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*[[Overwatch Uprising]]: Uprising, Uprising (all [[heroes]])
  
   
 
==Rewards==
  
==Rewards==
 
When a new game mode is introduced, there is a one-time Loot Box rewarded for playing and winning it.
  
When a new game mode is introduced, there is a one-time Loot Box rewarded for playing and winning it.
   
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There is a weekly reward system where players can earn a maximum of three Loot Boxes per week: one box per every three games won out of nine games total. The system resets at the same time every week, Mondays 8 PM EST, 5 PM PST.
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There is a weekly reward system where players can earn a maximum of three Loot Boxes per week: one box per every three games won out of nine games total. The system resets at the same time every week; Tuesdays at 00:00 EST.
   
 
==References==
  
==References==
 
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{{GameplayNav}}
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[[Category:Play Modes]]
  
[[Category:Play Modes]]

Revision as of 05:57, 16 October 2021

The Arcade is a play mode in Overwatch. It features a rotating variety of exclusive game modes, maps, and rulesets. Uniquely to this mode, players can earn Loot Boxes by winning games.

Game Modes

Duel

1V1: Mystery Duel

Face off in a series of one on one fights. Both players use the same random hero in every round.

Rules:

1v1 Limited Duel

Rules:

Elimination

3V3: Elimination

Compete as a team of three players in a series of fights at Ecopoint: Antarctica, Castillo, Necropolis, and the Black Forest.

Rules:

  • Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times

Note: Draw rounds all give 2000 exp each.

3v3 Lockout Elimination

Rules:

  • Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times

6v6 Lockout Elimination

Rules:

  • Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times.

Others

These game modes alter the traditional mode in some ways.

6V6: Mystery Heroes

Defeat the enemy team with every player using heroes that randomly change upon respawn.

Rules:

6V6: No Limits

Defeat the enemy team without any limits on hero selection.

Rules:

  • Players: 6V6
  • Map: Any Assault, Hybrid, Escort, or Control maps.
  • No hero selection limit
  • Victory: Complete standard map objectives.

Total Mayhem

Power up and embrace the chaos.

Rules:

  • 200% Health
  • 150% Ultimate Gain
  • 75% Faster cooldowns
  • Victory: Complete standard map objectives

Low Gravity

This section is a stub section. You can help by adding any available information to this section.

Low Gravity comprised standard Overwatch modes with the movement gravity setting lowered to 25%. It featured all maps and was available in the Arcade for a brief period.

Capture the Flag

Capture the Flag is a gamemode in which there are 2 flags on each side the of the map, one flag is your team's flag and the other is the enemy team's flag.

Capture the Flag (standard)

Deathmatch

Deathmatch is a mode in which players take part in a map with the only objective being to eliminate each other.

Deathmatch (standard)

Deathmatch is a free-for-all mode in which eight players take part in a map with the only objective being to eliminate each other. Every hero can be chosen with no hero limit applying. The player who reaches 20 points first or has the highest score when the 10-minute timer runs out will be awarded first place. Win credit is awarded to the top four players of each match. Some of the hybrid and escort maps are modified for play in Deathmatch. Chateau Guillard, Kanezaka, Malevento and Petra are maps specifically designed for FFA Deathmatch.

Rules:

Team Deathmatch

Team Deathmatch uses rules similar to Deathmatch, but divides players into 2 teams of 4. Kills are attributed to a team's overall score. The team that reaches 30 points first or has the most points when the 10-minute timer runs out will be awarded a win. The original map roster included Black Forest, Necropolis, and Ecopoint: Antarctica, but has since been expanded.[1] Although Kanezaka was featured in a community 4v4 Team Deathmatch tournament, it is omitted from the map roster.[2]

Rules:

(Map Name) Deathmatch

Deathmatch played in one specific map determined by the map mentioned in title.

Rules:

Game Browser

This section is a stub section. You can help by adding any available information to this section.
Game Browser

The Game Browser

The Game Browser allows players to create their own or find other player's Custom Games, through a list of currently changing game modes.

Event modes

During seasonal events, some special brawls are available to play in the Arcade. Starting with Junkenstein's Revenge, the seasonal brawls also feature special achievements that players can earn.

Rewards

When a new game mode is introduced, there is a one-time Loot Box rewarded for playing and winning it.

There is a weekly reward system where players can earn a maximum of three Loot Boxes per week: one box per every three games won out of nine games total. The system resets at the same time every week; Tuesdays at 00:00 EST.

References

  1. ↑ 2017-08-10, Developer Update | Deathmatch | Overwatch. YouTube, accessed on 2017-08-11
  2. ↑ 2021-01-13, CLAIM YOUR HONOR IN THE OVERWATCH LEAGUE FLASH OPS: KANEZAKA COMMUNITY TOURNAMENT. PlayOverwatch, accessed on 2021-10-15
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