Overwatch 2 Console Players Await Promised Updates to Address Mouse and Keyboard Advantage

Players of Overwatch 2 have been informed by the game’s developers that “interesting updates” are on the way for the game’s console version and that these updates would affect the players’ ability to gain an edge by utilizing a keyboard and mouse. Fans of Overwatch 2 on consoles have been requesting for many months that “cheaters” using mouse and keyboard aim help be prohibited.

In Overwatch 2, some players employ an XIM device to obtain an unfair edge over other console players. XIM is a device that enables you to link keyboard and mouse controls on a console, which naturally gives an advantage because mouse aiming in first-person shooter games is often more exact. The fact that the console aim aid is still on while XIM is being used is the deal breaker since it means that inputs from the keyboard and mouse are combined with controller aim assistance.

The producer of OW2 has released a statement on the K&M controls on consoles

In response to a tweet that inquired about the status of the console’s keyboard and mouse functionality, Overwatch 2 executive producer Jared Neuss provided a glimmer of hope for gamers who want the unfair edge removed from the game.

According to the statement that Jared made in his article, “We should have some interesting updates in the future but nothing to share just yet.” The players of Overwatch 2 have found the wait somewhat annoying, but the player base’s reaction to the announcement of prospective adjustments has been overwhelmingly positive.

One player responded by writing, “Yes, please, I’m sad to see the Top 500 on console being full of non-console players.” These players were described as “people using a xim or monk to put their ego on another level.” It is encouraging to see someone from the development team admit the problem, even though the entire scenario has been going on for far longer than anybody would have imagined it would. Blizzard is on a roll regarding reaching out to the community. Earlier this week, the company addressed concerns about Overwatch 2 server connection raised by the community and resolved the problems within hours of being reported.