If you are a strategist who likes to understand every aspect of the game, then the spectator option is just for you. Spectating can help you understand characters, learn some new moves, or just enjoy the gameplay. Watching players get an insane clutch is always entertaining. With the launch of Overwatch 2, it is understandable to have an urge to just observe the gameplay. In this article, we will tell you how to spectate in Overwatch 2.
How to Spectate in Overwatch 2
The Spectator option in Overwatch 2 allows you to watch your friends play. Now if you are already in a game then you can spectate your teammates for a short duration when you die in a round. Although if you just want to observe the game then there are two ways you can do it: Custom Game and Spectate Friends
Custom Game
To spectate in a custom OW2 game:
- Simply click on Play
- Go to Custom Games
- Create a New game or Join a game that is in progress
- You will see two slots for Spectator at the bottom
- If you’ve created the game then move the players around and enter the Spectator slot
When you join as a spectator, you can view the whole map and the stats of all the players. This option is useful if you want to study the maps and work on strategies. You also have an option to track a single player. To do so, focus on that player and press the right mouse button.
Spectate Friends
To spectate your friends who are already in a match in Overwatch 2 :
- Open your Friends List
- Right Click on your friend’s name
- Click on Spectate
You can watch the POV of everyone on your friend’s team. Note that you cannot spectate your friend if they are in Competitive Mode. This is done to ensure fair play.
Spectating players can give you a lot of insight into how the game works. We hope this article helped you to understand how to spectate in Overwatch 2. Since this is a fairly new iteration of the original game, you might come across several issues. We have a whole bunch of guides on OW 2 so do check them out.