If you love Overwatch 2 and haven’t given the Custom Games mode much of a look, here is your sign to try it out.
Custom games in Overwatch 2 range from practical aim training workshops that can help you isolate abilities to master a hero, to fun and meaningless game modes that highlight the true possibility of the workshop in the original Overwatch.
Though the workshop hasn’t yet made its way back into Overwatch 2, years of endless creativity in the original game have left players with several dynamic game modes that completely change the tempo of the traditional game. Most of the codes from Overwatch have transferred well into Overwatch 2.
Though we’ve highlighted some practical custom game modes before, here are a few that are less serious, and will open up a whole new world for players in Overwatch 2.
Roller Coasters
This code is one of the most beautiful and relaxing workshop modes in Overwatch 2. This mode made its way around the community in the original Overwatch as well, and the code still works on maps included in the original game.
Roller Coaster workshop code: 40M5M
Though some of the recent Overwatch 2 map additions haven’t made their way into this game mode, if you never got the chance to play the original game, you can take a leisurely ride through the old maps this way.
The roller coaster custom game code will spawn the player into a certain location on the selected map. From there, several Orisas will spawn on the visible “train tracks” that appear around the map. In order to ride the roller coaster, you will need to hop on Orisa as your mode of transportation.
Once you’ve waited by the side of the track for an Orisa to come around, quickly press the F key to hop on and ride! Your character will sit on top of Orisa as if riding a horse. You have to be quick in order to hop on since the Orisas will not stop for you even if you’ve been patiently waiting on the side of the tracks.
You can also easily fall off of Orisa, so the best way to enjoy this game mode is to take your hands off the keyboard and enjoy. You can fire your abilities off into the distance if you’d like, but they won’t have any effect besides maybe breaking some guard rails.
This game mode is extremely relaxing. The Orisas will never stop going around and around, so you can stay on the roller coaster as long as you’d like. If you are someone who enjoys the art and design of the Overwatch 2 maps, this code is great because several of the roller coasters take you outside of the original playable boundaries of the map.
On Horizon Lunar Colony, for example, the roller coaster tracks actually take you outside of the spaceship. Be extra careful to not fall off of Orisa during these out-of-bounds sections!
Streamers such as Eskay have sometimes hopped into the roller coaster custom game mode while in queue. It gives a bit of visual interest and keeps you in the game without needing to be active in a deathmatch or skirmish.
Ashe Roulette
If you’re looking for a game mode to play with friends that quite literally takes no skill and barely any effort, but will still incite lots of laughs, look no further than Ashe Roulette.
Ashe Roulette code: F2YS6
Ashe Roulette is a play on Russian Roulette. Since it is a game of chance, and you can’t control or predict when you’re going to die.
Everyone spawns in as Ashe, and you can’t pick any other hero for this game. Each player spawns in a dedicated spot which they can’t move from. One by one, each person goes around the circle and says Ashe’s “hello” voice line. The players take turns and go in the designated order of the circle.
If you’re unfamiliar with Ashe as a character or are new to Overwatch 2, she is known as one of the characters with some of the best voice acting in the game. Her voice lines are iconic and colorful, which really makes playing her a joy.
One of her most famous voice lines is her classic “Hey!” voice line, which is what is played when selecting “hello” on the communication wheel. Well, most of the time. Most heroes have more than one version of them saying hello, which helps to mix up communication and make each character more dynamic.
But Ashe’s singular “Hey!” is so perfect, in fact, that Ashe Roulette seeks to eliminate any Ashe player who says “Hello,” or “How’s it goin’” instead.
Each player who says “Hey!” when they press “hello” on the communication wheel gets to stay alive. But if someone says “Hello,” or “How’s it goin’”, the other players are free to shoot at them.
Basically, if you don’t say “Hey!”, you die. And there’s no way of controlling it. If you’re a big Ashe fan, this might be a fun game mode for you to try out.
Parkour Challenges
Parkour has been a huge part of Overwatch’s custom game culture for years. With the original game’s extensive workshop capabilities, players are free to let their imagination run wild with all of the possibilities in the game.
A unique aspect of Overwatch 2 is that from hero to hero, not only do abilities and weapons change but also the physique of the character as a whole. Even tank characters, despite being large, don’t have a lot in common in terms of their physical structure or movement capabilities.
Due to these unique traits and also the incredible hidden designs in Overwatch 2’s maps, doing “parkour” across the various landscapes opens up an entirely new way to have fun with the game.
In a parkour challenge, you will spawn in as a certain hero, and you usually can’t change it (some challenges allow you to unlock new heroes as you progress through them). From there, there will be clear directions either outlining a path or sometimes, in lava-style challenges, there will be bubbles of “lava” that indicate where to go.
Your job is to traverse the area and carve out a path with the limited movement and surfaces available to you. Some of these challenges are extremely difficult and take hours to master. You might be within inches of clearing a goal point when the lava kills you and you have to start all over.
Certain parkour challenges highlight certain heroes’ specific abilities, like Brigitte’s Shield Bash, which flings her over large distances, and Cassidy’s roll, which also allows him to cover a lot of ground very quickly.
Lava Parkour Codes
Here are two Overwatch 2 lava parkour codes to get you started.
- Lava Parkour – Castillo: BJEPK
- Lava Parkour – Route 66: 700ST
Kill to Grow
Kill to Grow is a fun game mode to play with friends. Maybe you don’t have ten people to fill up a traditional custom game lobby but still want to do something fun? Give Kill to Grow a shot.
The basic idea is exactly what the title of the mode is. With every kill you get on an enemy, your own character model grows in size. This game mode was very popular after Blizzard introduced changing hero model size as a variable in the workshop settings.
Kill to Grow code: RONRY
The larger your model is, the slower they move and the more HP they have. Therefore, as you grow, it’s harder to get kills, but easier to stay alive. Small characters are very squishy, but are extremely fast, allowing them to avoid most projectiles easily.
There is also a “safe zone” that only small characters will be able to access, to stay away from the mid-size and large heroes. This mode gets pretty hilarious when there are several smaller players ganging up on one large hero who has so much HP they can’t be taken down.
It is important to note that since the workshop mode hasn’t been available since the release of Overwatch 2 last October, some parts of Kill to Grow aren’t working as intended. The creator left this note on the code:
“After the release of Overwatch 2, some of the mode’s functionality does not work (Emote = exp, Old Gods, Treasure Hunt, Quests, and much more). Also, the hero balance became completely broken. Unfortunately, since the Workshop is currently unavailable, I can’t fix it. Please be patient until the Workshop becomes available again.”
Though Kill to Grow may not be as balanced as before, it might still be worth a shot.
Trouble in Talon Town
If you were used to playing Mafia with your friends before COVID hit and never felt like you could get your crime spree going since then, or if Among Us has gotten stale recently, you might want to give Trouble in Talon Town, or TTT, a shot.
Trouble in Talon Town code: R714Z
Trouble in Talon Town is a game mode where everyone in the lobby spawns in as Cassidy. Each player is assigned a role, much like in Mafia or Among Us, and the job of the other players is to figure out which player(s) have the “Bad” or evil roles.
One player is designated as the “Hero,” and can check the roles of dead players and nominate who they think the evil players are. The goal of the “Bad” players is, as expected, to kill everyone else.
Normally, once one Cassidy starts shooting, everyone else on the map rushes to see who started it, and why. Things can go from completely calm to very messy with the click of a mouse button.
Trouble in Talon Town also includes several additional gameplay elements like a shop where you can buy buffs for your character and debuffs for enemies. But, like any game of Mafia or Among Us, to succeed you have to lie about your role and your motives.
TTT should still work in Overwatch 2, but this game mode has been around for a long time so it’s possible there may be some glitches that also can’t be fixed until the workshop comes back online.
Ana Paintball
The Ana Paintball workshop code in Overwatch 2 is an exhilarating custom game mode designed by Jinko using the game’s workshop tools.
Ana Paintball Code: 1DMTZ
In this mode, players take on the role of Ana, the skilled support hero, armed with only her Sleep Dart. The objective is to engage in thrilling one-shot duels with other Anas on a paintball-themed map. Precision and quick reflexes are key as a single hit results in elimination. It’s a fast-paced and entertaining game mode that challenges players’ aiming skills and reflexes, offering a unique twist to the standard Overwatch 2 experience.
Overrealm
Have you ever considered adding MOBA-inspired items and a dash of invisibility to Overwatch? The Overrealm workshop code does just that, transforming a regular control map match into an entirely novel gaming experience.
Overrealm Code: KQ9Q7
This innovative creation introduces a credit and event system, enabling in-game purchases of unique power-ups, while incorporating a variety of random effects that can both aid and hinder each team. Inspired by the concepts found in Paladins, creator StarkGo has crafted a fresh and meticulously detailed gameplay mode. Dive into the world of invisibility and embrace the excitement today!
Overwatch 2: Reworked 2.0
The “Overwatch 2: Reworked 2.0” custom workshop code by MushaSnazz is a substantial overhaul of the Overwatch game mechanics, introducing an array of modifications and enhancements.
Reworked 2.0 Code: 50N8F
This workshop code offers a comprehensive rework of various heroes’ abilities, resulting in an entirely fresh and dynamic gameplay experience. Players can expect significant alterations to hero interactions, tactics, and overall balance. Overwatch 2: Reworked 2.0 breathes new life into the game, offering players a chance to explore and enjoy a creatively redesigned version of Overwatch. The Symmetra updates in particular take her from utility to utility support, all while keeping her turrets, making her more of a threat than ever!
Doom Sumo: Overwatch 2 Edition
This workshop code by MissyV is a thrilling adaptation of the original Doom Sumo, originally created by MrDorin.
Doom Sumo: Overwatch 2 Code: WW8YY
Players control their characters using several key abilities: the Hand Cannon, which stuns and propels enemies forward (with increased stun duration when combined with Power Block); the Rocket Punch, serving as the primary means to knock adversaries off the map; the Slam for nimble maneuvering, but only effective when on the ground; Power Block, which propels you upward and nearby enemies but can’t be charged and has a limited duration; and the Ultimate ability, capable of knocking down hit enemies for a 3-second duration. Version 4 was updated earlier in 2023 with a few quality-of-life updates: The Hand Cannon and Power Block combination now increases the stun duration by 0.8 seconds when opponents are airborne. The Slam ability cooldown has been reduced, and additional in-game controls are displayed at the top left of the screen.
Genji Dodgeball
This workshop code experience is a fast-paced mini-game created by Mazawrath that draws inspiration from the popular TF2 game mode, Pyro Dodgeball.
Genji Dodgeball Code: VYDBB
In this adrenaline-packed experience, red balls are locked onto your character, challenging you to use your deflect ability strategically. As you deflect, lock your gaze onto the individual you intend to target next. For added flair and tactical advantage, leverage bounce pads to gain extra altitude and showcase your stylish dodging skills in this thrilling game of survival and precision. In mid-2023 update patch 7.9.1 was dropped, establishing an anti-cheat system for invisible players and fixing the ‘sliding’ issue by adding temporary immunity to the knockdown effect when dashing into the ball.
How to Use Overwatch 2 Workshop Codes
To enter an Overwatch 2 custom code, you have to do the following steps:
- Go to Custom Games and create a game.
- Go to the settings.
- Select the option “Import code” from the overview.
- Enter your preferred workshop code and click ‘okay’.
Now you’re all set to enjoy the customized gaming experience crafted by the community!
