The latest Overwatch 2 patch has been released across multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. This update brings adjustments to the newest support hero, Illari, along with updates to Player Progression and various bug fixes.
Illari Nerfs for Improved Balance
Illari, the DPS-healer hybrid support hero, has quickly made her presence felt in the game. To ensure a more balanced experience in competitive play, the developers have introduced some nerfs. Notably, these changes are less drastic than what professional players initially anticipated.
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Captive Sun Ultimate Nerf:
- Barriers can now block the Captive Sun ability, offering increased counterplay.
- The duration of the Sunstruck effect has been reduced by one second.
- The projectile size of Captive Sun has been diminished, making it harder for heroes like D.Va to intercept it using Defense Matrix.
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Healing Pylon Nerf:
- Healing Pylon's shields have been lowered, and its healing power has been reduced from 40 to 30. This change aims to make her less overwhelming to face.
Player Progression System Updates
The patch also brings changes to the Player Progression system, primarily recalibrating the experience points (XP) required for leveling up heroes, game modes, and roles. Notably, the Wins sub-badge level-up requirement has been adjusted from 2 to 1 for all categories, along with a rebalancing of the granted XP.
Full Patch Notes:
General Updates:
Player Progression:
- Updated the Wins sub-badge level-up requirement from 2 to 1 across all heroes, game modes, and roles, and re-tuned XP granted to balance.
Hero Updates - Support:
Illari:
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Healing Pylon:
- Heal decreased from 40 to 30.
- Shields decreased from 75 to 50.
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Captive Sun:
- Projectile Impact and explosion are now blocked by barriers.
- Projectile size decreased from 1.5 to 0.75 meters.
- Sunstruck duration decreased from 7 to 6 seconds.
Bug Fixes:
General:
- Fixed challenges not counting towards the "Savior of the Underworld" for the Brigitte Sparkplug skin.
- Corrected the Ashe Snakewrangler Skin in the Battle Pass, now properly available as a free reward.
- Addressed issues with players backfilling into the Underworld Event Mission and Invasion Story Missions.
Heroes:
- Bastion: Fixed the missing "Medal Victory" pose listing in the Hero Gallery.
- Echo: Fixed an issue with cloned Illari's Captive Sun explosion damaging herself and allies.
- Orisa: Restored the missing "Who Said Chivalry Is Dead?" voice line in the Hero Gallery and made the World Cup Skin accessible.
Missions:
- Toronto: Fixed an issue with Slicers clipping into the Ferry, making them hard to target.
- Gothenburg: Fixed issues with the "The Babies Are Safe" challenge being uncompleted and the Titan's invisibility during its intro.
- Underworld: Fixed the "Stop, Thief!" challenge and other previously addressed issues.
Stay tuned for more updates as we strive to enhance your Overwatch 2 experience.
Please note that these patch notes are subject to change as the development team continues to refine the game.
