Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 9 updates - DPS adjustments, Hero changes and more

Published: 14:28, 08 March 2024
Share this story:
Blizzard
Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 9 updates - DPS adjustments, Hero changes and more
Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 9 updates - DPS adjustments, Hero changes and more

Key Points from the Article

  • Quick Play: Hacked will be back as a "Double Trouble" mode, with no Hero limits for more dynamic gameplay.
  • Blizzard has provided some insights into the changes, including DPS passive adjustments, Hero changes, and a rework for Wrecking Ball in Season 10.
Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 9 updates - DPS adjustments, Hero changes and more

Overwatch 2 Season 9 is getting a mid-season patch, which will change over half of the Hero roster. The patch will go live on March 12, the same day as the Cowboy Bebop collaboration.

Overwatch 2 Season 9 is receiving its mid-season patch, bringing significant changes to over half of the Hero roster. Here's an early look at the patch notes, detailing what players can expect from the upcoming update.

Regarding the release date, the Overwatch 2 mid-season patch is scheduled to release on March 12, releasing the same time with the Cowboy Bebop collaboration. Additionally, Quick Play: Hacked will return as a "Double Trouble" mode, removing Hero limits for more dynamic gameplay.

Patch Notes Overview: While the full patch notes for Overwatch 2 Season 9 mid-season update have not been unveiled yet, Blizzard Entertainment has provided some insights into the changes players can anticipate.

Overwatch 2 mid-season patch updates

DPS Passive Adjustments

The DPS passive is receiving a nerf based on player feedback, particularly from Tank mains who have found it challenging to contend against. 

This adjustment aims to balance the gameplay experience.

Hero Changes

Ana

  • Biotic Grenade: Healing/Damage increased from 60 to 90.

Lifeweaver

  • Healing Blossom:
    • Maximum heal increased from 70 to 80.
    • Maximum charge increased from 1 to 1.15 seconds.

Doomfist

  • Meteor Strike: Minimum damage increased from 15 to 50.

Mauga

  • Cardiac Overdrive:
    • Duration decreased from 5 to 4 seconds.
    • Cooldown decreased from 12 to 10 seconds.
    • Will now fill passive overhealth by 100.

Overrun:

  • Stomp damage increased from 45 to 60.
Blizzard
Overwatch 2 Mauga will receive significant changes in the mid-season patch update
Overwatch 2 Mauga will receive significant changes in the mid-season patch update

Additionally, it's noted that while Wrecking Ball will not receive changes in this patch, players can expect a rework for him in Season 10.

Stay tuned for further updates as more details on the Overwatch 2 mid-season patch for Season 9 are revealed, promising adjustments and improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.


DON'T MISS:

Latest Game News