Overwatch 2 Best Controller Settings

Overwatch 2 Best Controller Settings
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Written by 

Maya Hutchinson

Published 

13th Oct 2022 10:46

Are you looking for the best controller settings in Overwatch 2? After a long-awaited release date, Blizzard has drawn the curtains on Overwatch in favour of Overwatch 2. Overwatch 2 doesn't feature many changes from its predecessor, apart from a few new characters, map overhauls and changed character abilities, the game is mostly the same FPS shooter as it always was. Thankfully, you can still change your controller settings in Overwatch 2, but which are the best ones to use? Keep reading to find out.

Overwatch 2 Best Controller Settings 

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Overwatch 2 is played on either PC or console, but regardless of how you're playing it, you can use a controller. Though it might take a slight adjustment to find the best layout that works for you, we have a reasonable default template that you can work off. Be sure to try it out in the Practice Range and see how it feels to play with. 

How To Change Controller Settings In Overwatch 2

To change your controller settings in Overwatch 2, you only need to: 

  • Open Options
  • Select Controls 

Best Controller Sensitivity Settings for Overwatch 2

Sensitivity is one of the most important and vital tools at your disposal when playing on controller, whilst some players can use increased sensitivity, this is the ideal default:

  • Horizontal Sensitivity – 42
  • Vertical Sensitivity – 42

 

Best Aim Assist Controller Settings for Overwatch 2

There’s no shame in using aim-assist when playing with a controller, but you'll want to make sure that if you are going to use it, make the most out of it with the following settings:

  • Aim Assist Strength – 96
  • Aim Assist Window Size – 70
  • Aim Assist Legacy Mode – Off
  • Aim Assist Ease In – 20
  • Aim Smoothing – 0
  • Aim Ease In – 20

More Settings For Controller In Overwatch 2

Some other controller settings should be set as follows:

  • Invert Vertical Look – Off
  • Invert Horizontal Look – Off
  • Vibration – Off
  • Switch Movement and Look Sticks – Off
  • Legacy Sticks – Off
  • Aim Technique – Linear Ramp

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Maya Hutchinson
About the author
Maya Hutchinson
Originally from Monaco, Maya grew up among F1 racing and gambling but her interests were instead drawn to writing and gaming, even graduating with both a BA and MA in Creative Writing. Now Maya is a Freelance writer - having also written for WePC - but is also working on other creative projects, one of which includes writing a novel.
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