Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – October 10, 2023
Major rework for Sombra, introduction of the Samoa map, and a wide array of hero-specific input quality-of-life updates alongside general balance adjustments.
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- Sombra
- Machine Pistol:Machine Pistol damage increased from 7.5 to 8, slightly increasing her DPS.7.5→8
- Machine Pistol:Minimum spread reduced to 0, making her initial shots more accurate.0.5→0
- Machine Pistol:Increased the number of shots before reaching max spread from 3 to 6.3→6 shots
- Machine Pistol:Reload time reduced from 1.4 to 1.2 seconds.1.4s→1.2s s
- Hack:Hack cast time reduced from 0.75 to 0.65 seconds.0.75s→0.65s s
- Virus:Added Virus, a new projectile that deals damage over time, especially to hacked targets.→Added
- Translocator:Translocator projectile speed increased from 25 to 72.25→72
- Translocator:Translocator cooldown reduced from 6 to 5 seconds.6s→5s s
- RamattraNemesis Form:Nemesis Form cooldown decreased from 8 to 7 seconds.8s→7s s
- Wrecking BallQuad Cannons:Number of shots to reach max spread increased from 20 to 30.20→30 shots
- CassidyCombat Roll:Combat Roll damage reduction increased from 50% to 75%.50%→75% %
- Mei
- Endothermic Blaster:Endothermic Blaster damage per second increased from 70 to 100.70→100 HP/s
- Endothermic Blaster:Endothermic Blaster now immediately slows enemies by 40%.Build-up→Immediate 40% %
- BrigitteWhip Shot:Whip Shot damage increased from 70 to 80.70→80
▼Nerfs12
- Sombra
- Hack:Hacking an enemy hero now cancels Stealth, making her engagements more committal.→Cancels Stealth
- Hack:Hack cooldown increased from 4 to 6 seconds.4s→6s s
- Opportunist:The Opportunist passive has been completely removed.Active→Removed
- Stealth:Stealth movement speed bonus reduced from 60% to 45%.60%→45% %
- EMP:EMP ultimate charge cost increased by 15%.100%→115% %
- EMP:EMP health percent damage decreased from 40% to 30%.40%→30% %
- OrisaFortify:Fortify damage reduction decreased from 50% to 45%.50%→45% %
- Zarya
- Projected Barrier:Projected Barrier size decreased by 15% to match Particle Barrier.100%→85% %
- Projected Barrier:Projected Barrier health decreased from 225 to 200.225→200
- Torbjörn
- Rivet Gun:Rivet Gun primary fire recovery increased from 0.48 to 0.51 seconds.0.48s→0.51s s
- Overload:Overload overhealth bonus decreased from 100 to 75.100→75
- IllariSolar Rifle:Solar Rifle secondary fire healing per second decreased from 120 to 105.120→105 HP/s
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- Sombra
- Stealth:Stealth is now a passive that activates after 3.5 seconds of not attacking or taking damage.Active→Passive
- Translocator:Translocator now automatically teleports Sombra after 0.25s or upon hitting the environment.Manual→Automatic
- SamoaSamoa added as a new Control map featuring a beach, city, and volcano.→Added
- MeiDeep Chill:Deep Chill passive has been removed.Active→Removed
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Patch history
- Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – May 20, 2025May 21, 2025 · 15mo
Season 16 update featuring the Street Fighter 6 collab, the introduction of Freja to the Stadium, and significant balance adjustments to several heroes and Stadium-specific items.
+20−8→ - Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – June 20, 2024Jun 20, 2024 · 26mo
Season 11 introduces the new Runasapi map, significant hero balance adjustments focusing on D.Va, Cassidy, and Sojourn, and a rework of Cassidy's Flashbang.
+20−10→ - Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 · 27mo
Venture receives cooldown flexibility for Drill Dash and a quality-of-life update to Burrow, while Zarya's self-knockback is adjusted.
+2→ - Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 · 27mo
This patch introduces significant changes to armor and health regeneration, buffs several Tank heroes, and implements new Competitive Play modifiers to improve rank visibility and matchmaking fairness.
+19→ - Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes - May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 · 28mo
Significant nerfs to Orisa and Venture, alongside a slight increase to the Damage role's passive healing reduction.
+1−6→ - Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – April 16, 2024Apr 16, 2024 · 28mo
Introduces the new hero Venture, the 'Clash' limited-time mode, and the Hanaoka map, alongside significant updates to Competitive grouping and rank progression.
+18−9→ - Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – February 21, 2024Feb 22, 2024 · 30mo
A balance update focusing on projectile size adjustments for several heroes, alongside targeted buffs for Roadhog, Zarya, Junkrat, and Illari, and a significant health nerf to Zenyatta.
+10−10→ - Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – February 13, 2024Feb 13, 2024 · 30mo
Season 9 introduces a massive global health increase, a new regenerative health passive for all heroes, a reworked Competitive rank system with the 'Champion' tier, and a significant movement overhaul for Pharah.
+14−3→
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