Extend Match Times
Currently, the match times for Capture the Flag are 7 minutes with no additional rounds or levels once the timer hits zero. While this may sound like a lot of time in comparison to the other Overwatch modes, it actually isn’t that long for a proper CTF game. Since matches can take forever given the high defensive character picks like Torbjorn, lots of actual games end in simply a draw with zero flag captures on either side. This highly encourages users to just play it safe and stay on defense to ensure no one grabs their flag.
Extending the time up to 15 or minutes would give teams enough time to construct a defense, gain ultimates, and make attempts at the flag with their team. Given most Overwatch games can last anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes (even more if you’re playing Competitive) this would fall into line with the rest of the other types of matches.
However, it’s still unclear if anything will be altered during or possibly even after this Brawls time is out. This is certainly a fun game mode, and there is a ton of potential for it to be another objective for players for fight over. Given Overwatch currently only has a small handful of modes spread across 14 maps, it’s going to be important that Blizzard introduces something new for players to enjoy. As for now, we are going to go back to constructing turret after turret to defend our precious piece of cloth.
