Best Overwatch 2 controller settings: Controller layout, sensitivity, Aim Assist, Gyro, more

Paying tribute to the Kamen Rider series, Overwatch 2 Season 11, with its Super Mega Ultrawatch theme, features a new map and some much-needed changes to Cassidy, Reaper, and Lifeweaver.

This makes it the perfect time to climb up the rank ladder. But to do this, you need your basics in order. So here are the best Overwatch 2 controller settings for Season 11.

Best controller settings

Aim Settings

• Horizontal Sensitivity: 55
• Vertical Sensitivity: 45

We recommend making your Vertical Sensitivity lower than your Horizontal in Blizzard’s Overwatch 2, as this will make your aim a lot smoother when it comes to targeting enemies at different heights.

Advanced

• Aim Assist Strength: 100
• Aim Assist Window Size: 80
• Aim Assist Legacy Mode: Off
• Aim Assist Ease-In: 10-20
• Aim Smoothing: 0
• Aim Ease-In: 20-30
• Invert Vertical Look: Off
• Invert Horizontal Look: Off
• Vibration: On or Off (Preference)
• Switch Movement and Look Sticks: Off
• Legacy Sticks: Off
• Aim Technique: Linear Ramp (Preferred for aiming at lower sensitivities) or Dual Zone

While on a controller, you will want to make the most of Aim Assist, especially if you are planning to enable crossplay. That being said, we recommend having your Aim Assist Strength on 100, as well as your Aim Assist Ease-In at around 20-30 so that you can get to your target fast and effectively.

Depending on how confident you are with your aim, you can choose between Linear Ramp and Dual Zone Aim Techniques. Linear Ramp requires more control and precision, while Dual Zone benefits those who are less confident in their aim at high sensitivities.

Gyro Settings (Nintendo Switch/Motion controls)

• Gyro Aiming: On
• Gyro Aiming Aim Assist: On
• Gyro option Presets: Custom

Advanced

• Invert Gyro-Aiming Pitch Axis: Off
• Invert Gyro-Aiming YAW Axis: On
• 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

Gyro settings are for those playing on the Nintendo Switch with motion controls rather than analog sticks. For those using Gyro settings, we recommend going with a custom preset, using our recommended values, and then adjusting to whatever feels most comfortable.

Best crosshair settings

• Type: Crosshairs

Advanced

• Show Accuracy: On
• Color: White
• Thickness: 1
• Crosshair Length: 10
• Center Gap: 25%
• Opacity: 100%
• Outline Opacity: 90%
• Dot Size: 4
• Dot Opacity: 100%
• Scale with Resolution: On

Depending on your preference, you can change the color, thickness, length, and more when it comes to your crosshairs in Overwatch 2. We recommend customizing your crosshair to be smaller than the default, as this will help pinpoint your aim.

While you are at it, here’s how you can check your rank and how to change your menu background in Overwatch 2.