Patch history

1. May 14, 2024·Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – May 14, 2024+2

   • ≈🛠QoLDemotion ProtectionUI visibility—→In-bar

     Demotion Protection modifier moved into the Rank Progress bar for better visibility.

     UI change

   • ≈✨NewPressure ModifierRank Progress—→Added

     New visible modifier for very high or low ranked players that adjusts progress gain/loss to push them toward the average.

     new modifier

   • ▲📊NumericGrouping RestrictionsGrand Master narrow group—→3 divisions

     Grand Masters can now group within 3 divisions to be considered a narrow group.

     expansion

   • ▲📊NumericGrouping RestrictionsChampion narrow group—→1 division

     Champions can now group within 1 division to be considered a narrow group.

     expansion

2. Apr 16, 2024·Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – April 16, 2024+1

   • ≈🔁ReworkgroupingPrevious Restrictions→Narrow/Wide

     Introduced Narrow and Wide group classifications to manage rank disparities and match quality.

     rework

   • ≈✨Newrank progress—→Wide Modifier

     Wide groups now experience reduced rank progress changes when winning or losing.

     new

   • ▲✨Newdemotion protection—→Added

     New modifier that prevents immediate skill division drop after a single loss.

     new

3. Feb 13, 2024·Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – February 13, 2024

   • ≈✨NewSkill Tiermax rankGrandmaster→Champion

     Introduced the 'Champion' rank above Grandmaster for the most elite players.

     New top-tier rank added.

   • ≈📊NumericCompetitive Pointswin rewardVariable→10 points

     Each win now grants a flat 10 Competitive Points.

     Standardized point gain per win.

   • ≈🔁ReworkCompetitive Progressionbonus rewardChallenges→Progression Meter points

     Competitive Challenges replaced by a progression meter that grants 100 points every 30 progress units.

     Replaced seasonal challenges with a match-based meter.