Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this whole “level borders” thing in Overwatch 2, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. At first, I didn’t even realize what I was missing. You know how it is, you get into a new game, and everything’s shiny and different. But then, after a while, that nostalgic itch started to kick in. I remembered the good old days of Overwatch 1, grinding levels, and finally getting that sweet border upgrade. It was like a badge of honor, a way to show off how much time you’d sunk into the game.
So, I started poking around in Overwatch 2, trying to figure out where the borders went. I mean, they had to be there somewhere, right? I found this thing called “Account Progression.” You can get to it from the main page or your career profile. It seemed kind of interesting with levels and stuff for game modes, but, no borders to be found.
Then, I hit the forums. And oh boy, was I not alone. Turns out, a lot of people were feeling the same way. There were threads upon threads of players asking about the borders, reminiscing about the old system, and wondering why Blizzard decided to ditch them. It got me thinking. I dove into some old articles and forum posts from way back when Overwatch 2 was first announced. There were a few mentions of borders, some vague promises about “adding something” in the future, but nothing concrete. Seems like they removed the feature where you had to complete missions to unlock a hero if you missed a season for existing players, but they decided to keep new heroes locked for brand-new players. I don’t really get why.
And that’s when it really hit me: the borders weren’t just about showing off. They were about celebrating your progress, your dedication to the game. Every time you leveled up and that border changed, it was a little victory. It was a visual representation of the hours you’d spent mastering heroes, learning maps, and battling alongside your teammates.
I started experimenting, trying to find any remnants of the old system. I played different game modes, leveled up my account, and even tried to find some hidden settings, messing around with options and toggles, hoping that maybe there was a way to enable some kind of border display for personal gratification. Nothing. It was like they’d scrubbed the whole border concept from the game.
So here I am, still a bit baffled, still missing those borders. I get that Overwatch 2 is a new game, and they wanted to change things up. But I can’t help but feel like they removed a part of what made the original Overwatch so special. It wasn’t just about the gameplay; it was about the community, the shared experience, and the little things like those level borders that made you feel like you were part of something bigger. Maybe they’ll bring them back someday, maybe they won’t. But for now, I’ll keep playing, keep leveling up, and keep hoping that one day, I’ll see that familiar bronze border pop up on my screen once again. It’s a small thing, maybe, but it meant a lot, you know?
- Started playing Overwatch 2, noticed something was missing.
- Remembered the level borders from Overwatch 1.
- Searched for borders in Overwatch 2, found “Account Progression” instead.
- Checked forums, found many others missing the borders too.
- Read old articles and forum posts from when Overwatch 2 was announced.
- Realized borders were about celebrating progress and dedication.
- Experimented, trying to find any trace of the old system.
- Concluded that borders are completely gone from Overwatch 2.
- Still missing the borders, hoping they’ll return someday.
My Thoughts
I understand that developers change things, try new things. But some features, some details, they become part of the game’s soul, you know? The borders were one of those things. I hope the folks at Blizzard hear us, the old guard, the ones who remember the satisfying feeling of that border upgrade. Maybe there’s a way to bring it back. Until then, I guess we’ll just keep grinding away. Who knows, maybe we’ll start a revolution. Bring back the borders! Alright, maybe not a revolution. But a guy can dream, right?
