Overwatch opened its new Endorsements system to all players yesterday, and it's given rise to an interesting - and divisive - side-effect.
Players across the community have reported a rise in players being 'fake nice' in chat, with some saying it's made the historically toxic Overwatch community a nicer place to be, while others say it cheapens genuine good behaviour.
Endorsements are a new feature for the game, giving players three options to reward both comrades and opponents they enjoyed fighting with. Giving out Endorsements comes with a bump of XP, and receiving them contributes to an overall Endorsement Level. Players with higher Endorsement Levels will find better teammates in the new Looking For Group tool.
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Players across the community have reported a rise in players being 'fake nice' in chat, with some saying it's made the historically toxic Overwatch community a nicer place to be, while others say it cheapens genuine good behaviour.
Endorsements are a new feature for the game, giving players three options to reward both comrades and opponents they enjoyed fighting with. Giving out Endorsements comes with a bump of XP, and receiving them contributes to an overall Endorsement Level. Players with higher Endorsement Levels will find better teammates in the new Looking For Group tool.
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