Blizzard explained what they’re calling their “Defense Matrix"in a blog post today.

Game modes and in-game chat “rapidly unlocks”, while characters dribble out over 100 matches.

Unlocking Competitive mode requires new players to win 50 Quick Play matches before it unlocks.

Overwatch 2’s Reinhardt standing proud with a leg on his hammer.

Limited accounts aside, the use of machine learning to detect disruptive behaviour and cheating is interesting.

“The text file is then deleted no later than 30 days after the audio transcription.”

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