I’ll admit, the first time I saw that little thumbs‑up icon pop up for an enemy Zenyatta after a grueling match, I nearly choked on my energy drink. Enemy endorsements have finally crawled back into Overwatch 2, and I’m genuinely thrilled. Being able to pat an opposing support on the back for surviving a team of Genji one‑tricks feels like basic human decency – or at least the closest thing we’ll ever get to sportsmanship in a hero shooter. Yet the moment that warm fuzzy glow faded, I found myself staring at the victory screen and thinking: “Great, you gave me one slice of the old pie. Where’s the rest of the bakery?”

You see, this feature isn’t actually new – it lived happily in the original Overwatch, just like my will to play Tank role after a five‑loss streak. When the sequel launched back in 2022, Blizzard sliced out a bunch of beloved flourishes, promising a rebuilt, streamlined experience. Real talk? Some of those cuts felt like removing the chocolate chips from a cookie and calling it “healthier.” Now that enemy endorsements are back (still capped at two, so you have to sacrifice praising your own teammate to compliment a foe), my brain can’t stop rattling off the other missing treasures that deserve a 2026 resurrection.

The Post‑Match Card Vanishing Act

If enemy endorsements are the appetizer, then the old post‑game player cards were the whole darn buffet. I remember the ceremonial upvoting ritual – five cards laid out like tarot readings of the match, showing off stats like “29 enemies hooked” or “12 players resurrected.” You could upvote anyone, friend or foe, and the little voice lines that triggered at five or ten votes made you feel like a god among mortals. Overwatch 2 scrapped this entirely, replacing it with… a blank screen and a queue timer. Riveting. Blizzard has mumbled about wanting to improve the post‑match experience, so I’m clinging to hope like a Mercy to a Pharah. Give me back my moment of glory, or at least a digital sticker that says \u201cMVP\u201d in neon pink.

My Portrait Should Be On Fire, Literally

The \u201cOn Fire\u201d mechanic used to set your hero portrait ablaze when you were popping off consistently. That visual feedback was better than any caffeine kick – you’d see yourself engulfed in blue flames and think, \u201cYes, I am carrying this team.\u201d That feature got doused in 2022, but to be fair, Blizzard already confirmed it\u2019s coming back. So while it\u2019s technically on the revival list, I\u2019m still sitting here in 2026, tapping my watch. Get a move on, Jeff – oh wait, Jeff\u2019s not even there anymore. Whoever\u2019s in charge, please rekindle my flaming ego.

Moving Highlights and That Glorious Original PotG Music

Connected to the post‑game desert is the weird decision to banish Play of the Game intros and highlights from the main menu. I used to love queuing for a match while watching my latest Junkrat tire wipe get replayed on loop, backed by the iconic Overwatch theme. Now highlight reels feel buried, like shameful secrets. Fans are pleading for the ability to bring PotG clips back to the menu and – hold my shield – swap the current PotG music for the original\u2019s orchestral banger. Let\u2019s be real, that triumphant swell could make a Moira orb kill look like a cinematic masterpiece. I need this more than I need my next battle pass tier.

The Great Stun Debate

Oh boy, here\u2019s where the community splits harder than a DPS Moira. A lot of threads are asking for stuns to return – Cassidy\u2019s flashbang, Brigitte\u2019s shield bash, even Mei\u2019s freezing primary fire. I still have nightmares (and fond memories) of getting flashbanged right before a cowboy fan‑the‑hammer. Some players see stuns as spicy skill expression; others call them cheap instant‑KO buttons. I sit awkwardly in the middle, clutching my support tea. But you can\u2019t deny those abilities added a layer of chaos that Overwatch 2\u2019s cleaner, less CC‑heavy design lacks. Maybe bring them back in a limited experimental card? Just don\u2019t tell my Tank friends I said that.

Show Me That Precious Rank

Remember when you could see your competitive rank proudly displayed? Now it\u2019s like a covert operation to figure out where you stand. A recent thread begged for rank visibility to return, and honestly, I\u2019d love to flaunt my hard‑earned Platinum badge instead of receiving a generic tier icon that looks like a decal for a spaceship toilet. While we\u2019re at it, that same thread suggested bumping endorsements from two to three. Considering how stingy everyone is with the thumbs, spreading the love wider might just remind people that endorsing isn\u2019t a myth. Blizzard, throw us a bone – or at least a third endorsement slot.

Hero Gallery Backgrounds That Aren\u2019t the Tutorial

Every time I open my Hero Gallery, I\u2019m greeted by the same sterile training range. In Overwatch 1, we had glorious map backgrounds that changed with seasons – King\u2019s Row at Christmas, Hanamura in spring. It made staring at skin collections feel like a cozy stroll through nostalgia lane. Now the background is stuck on the tutorial map like a screensaver from 2003. People have been clamoring for a return of diverse, festive gallery backgrounds, and it\u2019s such a tiny menu tweak that would inject so much personality. Imagine scrolling through your Genji skins flanked by lit‑up Blizzard World. Yes, please.

So What\u2019s Next, Blizzard?

Look, I\u2019m firmly in “enemy endorsements are a great sign” territory. It proves the devs are willing to backtrack and pull from Overwatch 1\u2019s soul to enrich the sequel. But I\u2019m also a greedy goblin who wants the full package. Cards, fire, music, stuns (maybe just a little), visible ranks, and a prettier hero gallery – these aren\u2019t revolutionary ideas. They\u2019re comfort food. They\u2019re the reason I stuck with this game through 2CP misery and double‑shield agony. If 2026 is the year Overwatch 2 finally stops acting like it never had a beloved predecessor, I\u2019ll be first in line to endorse every player on the battlefield – ally, enemy, even that Widow who never switched. Just don\u2019t make me wait until 2030 for a post‑match card. My heart can\u2019t take it.