GDC16 Flash Forward: Overwatch - The Elusive Goal: Play by Sound

Early in production we were given a clear, but challenging goal by our game director, “Play by Sound“. Overwatch is a competitive Player vs Player shooter and split second reactions make the difference between life and death. Having 12 players in a match, all with unique weapons and abilities made this an extremely challenging bar to hit. To do so we relied on a number of systems that effected all aspects of the Music, SFX and Dialog in Overwatch. Come see the Overwatch Sound Team discuss the choices made o