An Overwatch writer argues that a limited-time "Quick Play Hacked: 1-3-2" test weekend, which temporarily restored 6v6 team play with a flexible third slot for either a second tank or extra damage hero, produced some of the best matches they've experienced, prompting hope that Blizzard makes the format permanent. The piece comes as Blizzard's Stadium mode is being retired, and argues the six-player format allowed heroes to fulfil specialised roles more effectively than the current 5v5 system, which Blizzard originally introduced to speed up and sharpen matches.

The writer contrasts the new format favourably with chaotic 6v6 "open queue" play, since two of the six slots remain locked to support heroes while the third is a flexible tank-or-damage pick. Examples cited include tanks like Zarya and Sigma being freed to play more supportively or aggressively without being instantly overwhelmed, and choke points becoming less rigid as teams could swap the flexible slot to break stalemates. Game director Aaron Keller is referenced as having said sub-role passives currently underdeliver, which the writer suggests this format could help address.