Patch history

1. May 21, 2024·Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – May 21, 2024+2

   • ≈🎯BehaviorDrill Dashcooldown triggeron completion→on use

     Cooldown now begins immediately upon use rather than after the dash completes, changing the timing of ability availability.

     neutral

   • ≈✂️RemovedDrill Dashunderground cooldown reduction50%→Removed

     Removed the flat 50% cooldown reduction when using the ability underground in favor of a new acceleration mechanic.

     neutral

   • ▲📊NumericDrill Dashunderground cooldown acceleration—→90%

     Cooldown is now accelerated by 90% while underground, providing more flexibility when chaining dashes and burrows.

     buff

   • ▲📊NumericBurrowemerge grace period0s→0.2s s

     Added a 0.2-second grace period after the Burrow timer expires, allowing players to still charge their emergence.

     buff

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

   • ≈🐛Bug fixTectonic Shockchallenge tracking

     Fixed a bug where turrets were incorrectly counted toward the Excavation Annihilation challenge.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixBurrowpositioning

     Fixed an issue where Venture could remain burrowed above the ground.

     bugfix

3. May 2, 2024·Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes - May 2, 2024-3

   • ▼📊NumericSMART Excavatormaximum explosion damage45→40

     Maximum explosion damage decreased, slightly lowering burst potential.

     Damage reduction

   • ▼📊NumericDrill Dashinitial impact damage40→30

     Initial impact damage of Drill Dash decreased, reducing the punch of the engage.

     Damage reduction

   • ▼📊NumericTectonic Shockultimate charge cost100%→110%

     Ultimate charge cost increased by 10%, making the ultimate slower to earn.

     Increased cost

   • ≈🐛Bug fixDrill Dashinteraction

     Fixed a bug where interacting with Doomfist's Rocket Punch or Orisa's Energy Javelin would launch Venture at high speeds.

     Bugfix

4. Apr 16, 2024·Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – April 16, 2024+2-3

   • ▼📊NumericDrill Dashimpact damage60→40

     Impact damage decreased to emphasize tracking and positioning over burst.

     numeric

   • ▲📊NumericDrill Dashdamage over time40→60

     Damage over time increased to compensate for lower impact damage.

     numeric

   • ▼📊NumericClobberimpact damage40→30

     Impact damage decreased to shift power toward sustained damage.

     numeric

   • ▲📊NumericClobberdamage over time30→40

     Damage over time increased to reward target tracking.

     numeric

   • ▼📊NumericTectonic Shockvertical knockback100%→70%

     Vertical knockback reduced by 30%.

     numeric

   • ≈🐛Bug fixDrill Dashactivation

     Fixed bug preventing Drill Dash from activating while underground if input was pressed while falling.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixDrill Dashdamage

     Fixed bug where Drill Dash could deal damage multiple times on initial impact.

     bugfix