Overwatch 2 is out on consoles and PCs and, despite a somewhat messy launch, has attracted a steady stream of players. The aiming mechanism is one of the main gripes fans seem to have with the latest hero shooter. Many players have described it as "aiming on ice," which is a big problem for a fast-paced competitive shooter.

This guide will tackle potential issues with the aim and how they can be rectified via the settings.

Yes, it does, just like the first game. It can be enabled from Settings -> General -> Controller. Under the Controller section, hit Advanced, and here, controller users can see Aim Assist Strength, Aim Assist WIndow Size, Aim Assist Legacy Mode, Aim Smoothing and Aim Ease In. On PC, only the last two options are available for keyboard & mouse users. Note that any aim assist will be disabled when playing on PC lobbies.

Interestingly, this option also ties into the floatiness that fans have been complaining about.

For one, Overwatch 2 grants a passive buff to all players that increases the movement speed by 10%. This was enough to throw off many players returning from the original 2016 game. But that is not all. Other in-game settings are also causing issues.

Various settings can be tweaked to make aiming feel better in Overwatch 2.

These other options can further help rectify the aiming issues on PC:

Overwatch 2 is available as a free-to-play experience on PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX|S and Nintendo Switch.

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