Overwatch was one of the most beloved multiplayer games of its generation upon release, and though that fire has died down somewhat, it is still a powerhouse. With passionate fans and players, Overwatch is a game of incredible combos, mastery of favorite heroes, and hilarious missteps.
Like most multiplayer shooters, Overwatch has a serious competitive edge, which exists in most levels of play, even casual matches. Because of this, players are always searching for the next way to exploit the game and get a leg up on the competition. Sometimes new discoveries come about by accident through this exploration, and they can be more impactful than anyone thought they would be.
One player discovered what could well be a powerful exploit with Symmetra of all characters. When it comes to impressive plays, Symmetra is rarely as flashy as the other characters, filling a defensive support role. According to one fan tier list, Symmetra would even be too good at playing Overwatch. This trick might lend her a new bit of pizzazz though, as it lets players place her all-important teleporter in places it cannot normally reach. This is accomplished by falling off a ledge in just the right way.
To properly execute the tech, players must ready the teleporter and stand near a ledge. After aiming the teleporter so it can be built, players must step off of the ledge adn start building it just as they begin to fall. If done properly, the teleporter will be built right in front of them and near where they were aiming, and it can be built in a place the player does not have line of sight to. This bypasses one of the big teleporter restrictions, allowing for tricky teleportation. It's no shock a tech like this came from the Overwatch community, which also designed its own support class character.
Credit for demonstrating the trick goes to McMagicMarv, who details how to perform the tech in a variety of locations. Some may say this is the same as the new Genji skin giving an unfair advantage, but the tech is built directly into Symmetra. It also requires some finesse to pull off, rewarding those who invest time into it.
How useful the tech is overall remains to be seen, and if it sees enough use it remains to be seen whether or not it will get patched out. Still, in a time when Overwatch's future is uncertain and fans aren't happy about the latest Overwatch 2 art book, it's nice to see some innovation in the game.
Overwatch is available now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.