Overwatch 2: Best Controller Settings

Overwatch 2 might more commonly be played with a keyboard and mouse, but there are a bunch of players who still use a traditional controller. This might either be because they like the feel of a controller, or maybe they’re console players who don’t have a choice. Regardless, picking the best controller settings is crucial to perform well in an Overwatch 2 match.

There are no best controller settings because the sensitivity and several other settings are rather subjective. However, there are certain settings that most would agree allow players to play better.

We’ll be going through the controller settings that most agree are the best. We will also give some tips for those who want to change up some things.

How to Change Controller Settings in Overwatch 2

With that being said, how does one change their controller settings in Overwatch 2? Well:

1. First, you have to start up the application and get all the way to the main menu.
2. Then, go to the settings (or options) menu.
3. Navigate to the controls menu, and you’ll be able to change the control settings as you see fit.

Alternatively, you can also go to the controller settings when in a match. It’s actually recommended that you’re in the firing range when you’re changing your controller settings since you’ll be able to test them out instantly without being in any actual danger of losing a match.

Best Controller Settings

Now that you know how to change your controller settings, let us go through what you should change them to.

• Horizontal Sensitivity - 50% 
• Vertical Sensitivity - 50% 
• Aim Assist Strength - 90% 
• Aim Assist Window Size - 60% 
• Aim Assist Legacy Mode - Off 
• Aim Assist Ease In - 10% 
• Aim Smoothing - 100% 
• Aim Ease In - 0% 
• Invert Vertical Look - Off 
• Invert Horizontal Look - Off
• Vibration - On
• Swap Movement/Aim - Off 
• Legacy Movement/Aim - Off 
• Aim Technique - Dual Zone

Now, there are a couple of changes you can make according to your personal preference. For starters, the aim assist strength is usually lowered for players looking to make precise shots, so it might be a good idea for you to do the same if you’re, say, a Widowmaker main.

Additionally, take the vibration option for example. Although it allows for a more immersive experience, some players keep it turned off because of the fact that it distracts them, something that you definitely don’t want in a fast paced game like Overwatch 2.

Finally, when aim assist kicks in, many of you guys might have noticed that your aim slows down in what might initially seem like an unnatural way. For those wanting to make the aim assist start up process smoother, it might be a good idea to turn up aim ease in.

Best Gyro Settings

Now, if you either play Overwatch 2 on a Nintendo Switch, or use a controller with gyro enabled, then you might be interested in what the best gyro options for Overwatch 2 are. Although the gyro isn’t usually used all that much in this game, and most people only use it to make minor adjustments when aiming, others rely on it for a lot more.

Because of this, here are the best gyro settings for Overwatch 2:

• Gyro Aiming - On
• Gyro Aiming Aim Assist - On
• Invert Gyro Aiming Pitch Axis - Off 
• Invert Gyro Aiming YAW Axis - Off
• Invert Gyro Aiming Roll Axis - Off 
• Gyro Aiming Pitch Axis Sensitivity - 8 
• Gyro Aiming YAW Axis Sensitivity - 0 
• Gyro Aiming ROLL Axis Sensitivity - 12 
• Disable Gyro While Using Stick -On