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Overwatch 2's latest patch brings changes to all types of Heroes

Abiad Hasib

Published: 19:18, 22 February 2024

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Overwatch 2's latest patch brings changes to all types of Heroes

Overwatch 2 Season 9 is here with massive changes

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Overwatch 2 received a new update on February 21st, aimed at stabilizing the game following the previous patch.
The patch included buffs and nerfs to tank, support, and damage heroes.
Players are encouraged to adapt to these changes and climb the ranks in Season 9, as the meta has shifted significantly with the addition of the Champion's Rank.

Overwatch 2 Season 9 is here with massive changes

The latest patch for Overwatch 2 made some much-needed changes to the game after the massive overhaul of the game in their last patch. This patch made crucial changes to Heros of all classes.

Overwatch 2 just received a new update that brings massive changes to tank, support, and damage Heroes alike. Blizzard released this Retail Patch on February 21 across all platforms.

The main objective of this patch was to stabilize the game further after their last patch. Most of these changes were buffs while only a few were nerfs.

Overwatch 2 players need to adjust themselves to these changes as the meta has shifted drastically in Season 9, especially after the addition of a new rank, the Champion's Rank.

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Here are all the changes made to Heros on the latest Reail Patch on February 21, 2024:

D. VA

D. Va's Light Gun projectile is now 0.2 meters instead of 0.25 meters
Her total projectile size is now 0.3 meters.

Hanzo

Hanzo's base projectile size is now 0.075 meters instead of 0.1 meters.
Her total projectile size is now 0.175 meters

Illari

Her Healing Pylon's cooldown is now lower going from 8 to 6 seconds.
Healing Pylon's cooldown after getting destroyed is also lower, going down from 15 seconds to 12 seconds
Her ability Captive Sun's Sunstruck now deals 160 damage
Sunstruck's explosion's damage has now been reduced by 25%

Junkrat

Junkrat's Concussion Mine now has lowered cooldown, 7 seconds
His maximum Damage is now 120 instead of 110
His minimum Damage is now 55 instead of 20

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The latest retail patch made changes to Tank, Support and damage Heroes

Lucio

Lucio's Sonic Amplifier ability's base projectile's size is now smaller, 0.1 meter. The total projectile size is now 0.25 meters.

Mercy

Mercy's Caduceus Blasters' base projectiles are now smaller, going from 0.25 meters to 0.2 meters. The total projectile is now 0.3 meters.

Roadhog

Roadhog's ability, Take a Breather now has more damage reduction. 50% instead of 40%

Zarya

Zarya's Particle Cannon's Primary fire does a minimum damage of 95 damage per second.
Zarya's Particle Cannon's Primary fire does a maximum damage of 190 damage per second.

Soldier: 76

Soldier 76's Heavy Pulse Rifle's hitscan projectile size is now 0.05 meters.

Tracer

Tracer's Pulse Pistols falloff range is now 10 instead of 12

Widowmaker

Widowmaker's ability Widow's Kiss now uses smaller hitscan projectiles, 0.05 meters. Its total projectile size is 0.05 meters.
Her Scoped shot's range is now 50-70 meters.

Zenyatta

Zenyatta's health is now 75 instead of 100
Her Snap Kick's knockback now deals 25% less damage

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So get ready to adapt to these changes and climb up the ranks as season 9 has just begun. Be the first among your friends to reach the Champion rank and show of your skills as your favorite Hero.

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