Overwatch’s competitive mode has been a divisive subject for much of its first season, but Blizzard stated upfront that change is in the cards. Season two is just around the corner.




Blizzard announced that season one will end on August 17 at 5 PM PT. Season two is currently scheduled to kick off on September 6, but that could change depending on how long it takes Blizzard to implement various improvements. Among other things, that’ll include alterations to the skill rating system to make it feel less disheartening and the total elimination of sudden death rounds.

If took a crack at season one, you won’t be leaving empty handed. Even if all you did was complete your placement matches, you’ll get a special spray and player icon. If you made it into the top 500 in your region, you’ll nab an additional player icon and an animated (!!!) spray.


NOW FOR THE PART ABOUT GOLDEN GUNS, which is probably why anyone is actually here. With the season’s conclusion comes competitive point distribution. You can use competitive points to buy golden weapon skins. Here’s how points will be allocated based on your skill rating:

SR 0-39 : 10 CPs

: 10 CPs SR 40-45 : 20 CPs

: 20 CPs SR 46-49 : 40 CPs

: 40 CPs SR 50-52 : 60 CPs

: 60 CPs SR 53-55 : 80 CPs

: 80 CPs SR 56-59 : 120 CPs

: 120 CPs SR 60-64 : 200 CPs

: 200 CPs SR 65+: 300 CPs

Have you played in Overwatch’s first competitive season? What do you think? What’s the highest rank you’ve achieved?