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One of the biggest requests has finally been answered in the Overwatch community this May 23rd! Blizzard released an update on Overwatch’s PTR (Public Test Realm) that includes replays, and update to the “Assault” game mode as well!

Blizzard also released a guide on how to use the replay system, but we are going to dive into it here as well!

Where to access your replays

“You can view available Replays from your Player Profile under the Replays tab. There you’ll be able to load up your 10 most recent matches in all game modes (except for Tutorial and Practice Range). Replays will be available for the duration of a patch; as with Highlights, your Replays will be reset when a new patch launches.” – Blizzard

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Just like every other replay tool, make life easier with these shortcuts! These shortcuts can be customized, try to study them for faster Match Analysis:

N: Show/hide controls

Show/hide controls W, A, S, and D: Move camera around on a plane

Move camera around on a plane Q and E: Move camera up and down

Move camera up and down Scroll Wheel Up: Increase playback speed

Increase playback speed Scroll Wheel Down: Decrease playback speed

Decrease playback speed (Ctrl +P): Toggle play/pause

Toggle play/pause Spacebar: Toggle between first-person and third-person view

Toggle between first-person and third-person view Left/Right Mouse Button: Detach from first-person and third-person view to free camera

Detach from first-person and third-person view to free camera F1–F12: Spectate players (corresponds with player list in media controls)

Spectate players (corresponds with player list in media controls) 0: Snap to the objective

Snap to the objective (Ctrl+L): Show map overlay

Show map overlay (Ctrl+1) – (Ctrl+9): Save bookmarks

Save bookmarks 1–9: Restore camera bookmarks

Blizzard Gives you Tips on How To “OBSERVE LIKE A PRO“

Here are the tips that Blizzard gives you on how to really study the game!

If you want to learn how a specific player uses a hero, make sure to spectate both them and the enemy they’re attacking. This will help you understand the difference in their play styles.

Using the map overlay (Ctrl+I) to watch a match will help you understand how team fights unfold. The icons for each hero provide status indicators so you can see exactly what is happening to that player.

For the best view when using the map overlay, position your camera high in the sky and look straight down at the ground. This allows you to see an overhead map when using the tool.

Setting up static cameras in specific locations can help you view fights from multiple perspectives and better understand team rotations. Remember to bookmark your locations each new match.

If you’re creating highlight footage for videos, don’t overuse slow motion. For the most dramatic effect, slow down the most impactful moments of a play or a team fight.

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