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How to Use the Ping System

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This is an article on how to use the Ping System. Read on to learn more about the Ping System and the different ways to use it in matches.

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How to Map the Ping to a Key in Overwatch 2

1
Overwatch 2 - Select Options
Press esc or click on the options tab in the main menu screen.
2
Overwatch 2 - Select Options Again
From there, click on the options tab again.
3
Overwatch 2 - Communication
Select Controls then Scroll down to Communication, then Additional Communication.
4
Overwatch 2 - Assign a Key
Finally, locate the Ping row and assign a key.

How to Use the Ping System in Overwatch 2

How to Use Pings

Overwatch 2 - Ping System

After assigning a key for pings, just point and click the key in order to use it. Hold down the key in order to bring out the ping wheel.

Types of Pings

Types of Pings
Overwatch 2 - Attacking Ping
Attacking		 Overwatch 2 - Countdown Ping
Countdown		 Overwatch 2 - Defending Ping
Defending		 Overwatch 2 - Enemy Ping.png
Enemy
Overwatch 2 - Fall Back Ping
Fallback		 Overwatch 2 - Going In Ping
Going In		 Overwatch 2 - Need Help Ping
Need Help		 Overwatch 2 - Watching Here Ping
Watching Here

Ping Sensitivity

Sensitivity will affect how accurate players will be able to place their pings. Place the slider where most comfortable!
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Use Pings To Alert Teammates

The Ping System is used to tag enemies, allies, and other points of interest.

Use Pings To Know the Last Known Location of Allies

Players will also know the movements of their allies. A teammate's last known location will be visible to the player, as well as where they last used an ability.

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