Overwatch 2 Hacks & Hijinx Game Mode Released Until July 28

Blizzard implemented a new game mode for Overwatch 2 called Hacks & Hijinx, which is slated to remain in the game until July 28. This marks around two weeks of availability. The game mode is 6v6, featuring control matches with randomiziation factors. 

Every round has two random match modifiers, attributed to Sombra’s chaotic hacking canonically. These random modifiers twist gameplay in surprising ways, according to Blizzard’s official blog post announcing the game mode. 

One round might have low gravity, while the next might have health packs charging the player’s ultimate. Another randomizer has melee punches that launch enemies across the map, and yet another turns the player invisible upon crouching. 

Here is a full list of the random modifiers, according to the official blog post: 

• MINI MAXING – All Heroes are 50% smaller. Health reduced by 30%. Tiny terror.
• LIE LOW – Crouch to cloak. Stay invisible until you act (or get too close).
• FIRED UP – On Fire = power boost. More damage/healing and faster cooldowns, but you’re visible to everyone.
• CHARGE PACK – Health packs also charge your Ultimate. Yes, seriously.
• POWER PUNCH – Quick melee knocks enemies back. Good luck grouping up.
• VAMPIRIC HEALING – No passive HP regen; life steal is everyone’s lifeline.
• AERIAL COMBAT – Gravity drops, mid-air damage dealt and received spikes by 50%. Fly and fry.
• BACK IN ACTION – Respawn time reduced for faster returns (except during Overtime).
• BERSERKERS – No regen, but for every 10% HP lost, attack speed + cooldown reduction jumps 6%. Rage mode.
• SUPER JUMP – Launch 200% higher. Vertical chaos incoming.
• MOTION DETECTION – Moving enemies within 25m visible through walls. Crouch to stay hidden.
• EXPLOSIVE – Everyone explodes on death. Splash damage, meet splash damage.
• HYPER SPEED – Everyone moves 30% faster. Slide into danger.
• BUFF HUNT – One random Hero is buffed every minute with increased HP, damage, and Ultimate charge speed. Take them down to steal the buff.
• DAMAGE PACK – Health packs now grant +20% damage for 10–20 seconds (or until death).
• FALLEN COMRADE – Allies drop globes on death that boost damage, armor, and movement speed when collected.

Rewards for participating in the new game mode include p to 55,000 Battle Pass XP, an 8-bit spray, a weapon charm, and a player icon. 

After Marvel Rivals’ debut, Blizzard vastly improved upon and changed the Overwatch 2 experience. The increased competition prompted more creativity, allowing the introduction of various gameplay elements, such as perks and a MOBA-inspired game mode.