Mei returns to Overwatch 2 next week with Hero Balance update nerfing D.Va, Genji, and more
Overwatch 2 removed Mei from the game temporarily on November 1 due to a bug in her ability. And ever since, the Damage Hero 'Mei' has been absent from the title. However, she will return next week along with a major update that balances numerous Heroes.
Overwatch 2 has been a massive success, amassing a player base of 25 million players within 10 days of launch. The first-person Hero shooter title pits two teams of five players against each other using Heroes with unique abilities and powers.
The upcoming week will be huge for the title as it is a significant update bringing back fan favorite Mei and nerfing several Heroes, thus shaking the Hero meta of the game.
Mei is a Damage Hero in Overwatch 2, and her primary responsibilities include dealing damage and seeking out engagements. One of her abilities, the 'Ice Wall,' enables other Heroes to use their powers to reach places on the map where players aren't supposed to be.
Taking advantage of such a glitch was considered cheating by many in the community. Hence, Blizzard quickly responded and temporarily disabled Mei from the roster. However, fans now have an idea of when she will return. As mentioned in the official Blizzard forums, Mei will officially return to Overwatch 2 on November 15.
Despite being a Damage Hero, Mei acts more like a hybrid of Support and Damage role. She can block off enemies with her Ice Wall and freeze them using her Endothermic Blaster.
But there's more in store for fans, as with Mei comes major nerfs and changes.
As revealed through a post on Blizzard's official forum, five Heroes are getting nerfed in the upcoming patch, along with the latest Hero Kiriko. These Heroes are - Sombra, Genji, Zarya, D.Va, and Kiriko. The patch notes read the following:
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