Overwatch 2 has introduced audio transcription in its most recent “Defense Matrix” update in the hope of combatting “disruptive behaviour”.
In a new blog, Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard has outlined changes to the way voice chat will be moderated in online matches.
Among those is the addition of an audio transcription feature which is currently on a “limited” rollout for PC players. If a player is reported, voice chat in their match can now be recorded and transcribed, providing Blizzard with a text file to review.
According to Blizzard, “temporary audio recording” will be used to make the transcriptions through speech-to-text software. Blizzard added that no one will be listening to the recordings, and they will be “quickly deleted” once the transcription is finished.
The transcriptions are only made when reports of disruptive behaviour have been made, “which includes team and match chat” and excludes group or party chat.
Alongside these transcription features, Blizzard has detailed tuning for competitive play, changes to aim assist in cross-play, and several hero adjustments. The full patch notes can be viewed on the Overwatch website.
