Overwatch 2 is implementing significant changes to its Clash game mode, starting with an experimental map that reimagines the mode's layout. While no timeline has been announced, these adjustments aim to address core balance issues that have made Clash matches often one-sided.

Clash, introduced in Season 12, is a fast-paced 5-objective tug-of-war mode.  The first team to secure five points wins. However, the mode has faced criticism due to its tendency for matches to become unbalanced.

Despite the challenges, Overwatch 2 remains committed to refining Clash. In a recent Reddit AMA, Lead Gameplay Designer Alec Dawson addressed community concerns. He acknowledged the need for "fundamental geo changes" to key objectives (Points A and E) to make Clash more suitable for competitive play.  Dawson revealed that the process begins with a new map built "from the ground up" with a different layout philosophy, hoping to resolve the mode’s inherent problems.

The Clash game mode was removed from Competitive Play in Season 15 but is still available in Quick Play. If this new map proves successful, Clash could potentially return as a competitive offering. However, this would likely require significant reworks to the existing Clash maps, Hanaoka and Throne of Anubis, to align with the new design approach.

While the specifics of the new map remain unknown, considering Hanaoka and Throne of Anubis were reworked Assault maps, it's possible future Clash maps could be reimagined versions of other discontinued maps like Volskaya Industries, Horizon Lunar Colony, or Paris. Alternatively, upcoming maps like Tokyo or Atlantic Arcology, revealed during the Spotlight event, could be designed for Clash, though they are more likely destined for Control, Escort, Hybrid, Push, or Flashpoint modes.

Despite Clash's current struggles, Overwatch 2 is thriving. The well-received Perks system introduced in Season 15 and the upcoming Stadium game mode in Season 16 promise to significantly diversify gameplay.  With a promising roadmap for 2025, players have much to anticipate, including these revitalizing changes to Clash.