Overwatch Classic is a Hit, But Where Are Those Iconic Match Cards?

Man, I gotta say, hopping into Overwatch: Classic over the weekend was a total blast from the past. It seriously gave me all the feels, taking me right back to 2016 when the original game first dropped. Blizzard really nailed the core experience with this limited-time event, bringing back the chaotic 6v6 battles on maps I thought I'd never see again, like Hanamura and Temple of Anubis. Playing heroes with their classic kits felt like putting on a perfectly worn-in pair of sneakers, you know? Just comfortable and familiar. But as I was soaking in all that nostalgia, I couldn't help but feel something was... off. Something was missing. And then it hit me when the match ended. That's right, folks—the iconic Match Cards are MIA, and let me tell you, the community is feeling the void.

For the uninitiated, in the original Overwatch, the end of a match wasn't just about seeing who won or lost. It was a moment of recognition. The Match Card would pop up, highlighting four standout players from both teams for their incredible plays. It wasn't just about who got the most kills (though that was often there). It celebrated the unsung heroes:

• The Support MVP who kept the entire team alive against all odds.

• The Objective Beast who was practically glued to the payload or capture point.

• The Sniper with the deadliest accuracy.

• The Tank who absorbed a staggering amount of damage.

This screen was a core part of the post-game social experience. It sparked conversations, earned you endorsements, and gave everyone a moment to appreciate great plays, even from the enemy team. It was a feel-good moment that celebrated skill and teamwork in all its forms.

Fast forward to Overwatch 2 in 2025, and the victory screen is... well, it's fast. Blizzard streamlined it. You see the Play of the Game, endorse your teammates, and you're right back into the queue. It's efficient, sure, but it lacks that personal touch, that moment of shared celebration (or good-natured rivalry). The fact that this 'Classic' event, which is literally designed to evoke the original game, launched without the Match Cards is, frankly, a major oversight. It's like serving a classic burger but forgetting the special sauce—the essence is missing!

And get this—this isn't a new complaint. The player base has been asking for the return of Match Cards for years. Seeing them absent from a mode literally called 'Classic' just rubs salt in the wound. On forums and social media, the sentiment is clear: bringing back the cards would be a slam dunk for player satisfaction. It's a simple feature with a huge positive impact on community morale.

Now, don't get me wrong, the Classic event is an absolute home run in other areas. The real star of the show for me has been the 'No Limits' mode. Oh my god, the chaos! Blizzard even had to extend it because it was so popular. This mode is where creativity (and madness) runs wild. We're talking team comps that would give any strategist a heart attack:

It's pure, unadulterated fun and reminds you that sometimes, the best way to play is to just goof off and try the wackiest strategies imaginable. 😂

So, here's my two cents, Blizzard. You've knocked it out of the park with the Classic event. The maps, the hero kits, the 6v6—it's all fantastic. But you're so close to perfection. The community has spoken, loud and clear. We want our Match Cards back! Adding them would be the cherry on top of this delicious nostalgia sundae. It would complete the classic experience and show the players that you're listening to what makes the game's social fabric so special. Let's make those post-match highlights a thing again and give players their well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Pretty please?