Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes - May 2, 2024

+1 buff −6 nerf 3 bug fix

✦AI summary1w

Significant nerfs to Orisa and Venture, alongside a slight increase to the Damage role's passive healing reduction.

▲Buffs1

Damage RoleDamage role passive healing reduction increased, making it harder for enemies to sustain through DPS pressure.15%→20% %

▼Nerfs6

Orisa
- Fortify:Fortify duration reduced, making her vulnerable for longer periods.4.5→3.5 s
- Fortify:Orisa now moves 20% slower while fortified, reducing her ability to aggressively push or retreat.100%→80% %
- Javelin Spin:Javelin Spin cooldown increased, reducing her overall crowd control and peel frequency.7→9 s
Venture
- SMART Excavator:Maximum explosion damage decreased, slightly lowering burst potential.45→40
- Drill Dash:Initial impact damage of Drill Dash decreased, reducing the punch of the engage.40→30
- Tectonic Shock:Ultimate charge cost increased by 10%, making the ultimate slower to earn.100%→110% %

✚Bug fixes3

VentureDrill Dash:Fixed a bug where interacting with Doomfist's Rocket Punch or Orisa's Energy Javelin would launch Venture at high speeds.
D.VaPings:Fixed a bug where D.Va's pings would enter several zeros into the chat.
Hanamura (Assault)Fixed lighting issues and restored availability in Assault Arcade and Custom Games.

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Orisa3 Venture4 Damage Role1 D.Va1 Hanamura (Assault)1

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