Here’s what to expect when you jump into the Showdown Shuffle game mode in Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2 Season 20's Showdown Shuffle event is now live! This event features a limited-time game mode that has constantly changing heroes and modifiers galore. Each match can be quite chaotic if you're just getting started, so read on for all of the Overwatch 2 Showdown Shuffle modifiers. We also go over the Overwatch 2 Showdown Shuffle event challenges and rewards.
Overwatch 2 Showdown Shuffle modifiers
This Showdown Shuffle event in Overwatch 2 goes from Jan. 13 to Jan. 26, giving you a couple of weeks to get acquainted with the chaos and all 12 match modifiers. These modifiers are Mini Maxing, Lie Low, Power Punch, Vampiric Healing, Aerial Combat, Back in Action, Damage Pack, Berserkers, Super Jump, Explosive, Hyper Speed, and Buff Hunt.
Showdown Shuffle Modifier | Details |
|---|---|
| Mini Maxing | All heroes are 50% smaller. Health reduced by 30%. |
| Lie Low | Heroes become invisible while crouching. Invisibility can still be detected at a short distance. Invisibility ends when attacking or taking damage. |
| Power Punch | Quick melee attacks knock back enemies. |
| Vampiric Healing | Heroes do not passively regenerate HP. All heroes have the Vampiric passive. |
| Aerial Combat | Heroes deal and receive 50% more damage while in the air. Gravity is decreased. |
| Damage Pack | Health packs increase damage dealt by 20% for 10 to 20 seconds or until death. |
| Hyper Speed | Movement speed is increased by 30% for all heroes. |
| Berserkers | Heroes do not passively regenerate HP. For every 10% of total HP lost, attack speed increases by 6% and cooldowns are reduced by 6%. |
| Super Jump | Heroes jump 200% higher. |
| Buff Hunt | Every minute, one random hero gains increased HP, deals more damage, and generates ultimate charge faster. Eliminating the buffed hero transfers the buff. |
| Back in Action | Respawn time is decreased. Does not apply during Overtime. |
| Explosive | Heroes explode on death, dealing damage to nearby heroes. |
Overwatch 2 Showdown Shuffle: How it works
In Showdown Shuffle, you begin a match with two random modifiers and a random hero of your selected role. All of these change throughout the match. In our case, we began with Brigitte as our support hero. We also had the Hyper Speed modifier, which meant an increased movement speed of 30% for all heroes. The Buff Hunt modifier resulted in a random hero with increased health, damage, and faster ultimate charge as well. Eliminating this buffed hero transferred the buff to another one.
Later in the match, we became Moira, Juno, and so on until we ended with Lifeweaver. Getting eliminations or assists resulted in hero changes, too. For example, when we got a kill with Brigitte, we became Moira mid-battle. After we took down an enemy Wrecking Ball, we automatically became Juno. Knowing what all of the aforementioned modifiers gave us an advantage. For example, Lie Low let us sneak around while Aerial Combat increased our damage while we were in the air.
Overwatch 2 Showdown Shuffle challenges and rewards
In terms of Showdown Shuffle event challenges, there are nine of them in total. Completing these challenges means lots of Overwatch 2 Season 20 Battle Pass XP, four loot boxes, a couple of sprays, the Rosetta souvenir that's based on Venture's pet rock, and the Gothic Cat name card. Below are screenshots of every challenge and reward.
That's all you need to know about the Showdown Shuffle game mode and event. Stick around on esports.gg for more Overwatch 2 news, guides, and updates.
