Overwatch 2 devs mention potential future changes in recent AMA: New abilities for Sombra and Roadhog, Pharah rework, and more
Overwatch 2 Season 3 will introduce a set of hero balances alongside the mid-season update. The community manager for Blizzard Entertainment’s hero-shooter title hosted an AMA session on Reddit. The Lead Balance Designer, Lead Hero Designer, Associate Game Designer, Systems Designer, and the Community Team were open to answering various questions from the community.
The player base commented on the post and stated various inquiries concerning potential hero changes. Most of these questions were answered by the team and provided a glimpse into the expected adjustments.
Let us take a closer look at all the potential hero balances for Overwatch 2 Season 3.
Blizzard Entertainment adds massive playable content to Overwatch 2 with seasonal updates. These patches introduce assets like new battle passes, limited-time events, character cosmetics, new challenges, and more. One of the most significant elements includes hero balance changes as it packs more impact on the playstyle and meta of the title.
The developers cited the hero update for Mercy as an example to clarify the metrics considered for changes. The team attempts to create changes within the current ability kit of heroes to achieve the desired results. However, if the present abilities cannot be changed to yield results, the team seeks space on the hero to add new ones.
Similar questions are reportedly being raised for Roadhog and Sombra.
The Lead Hero Designer at Blizzard commented on the community’s concern regarding the state of Moira. The comment outlined that the team is inclined to preserve the current flow of Moira and maintain its position as a comfort pick for the player base. However, the developers might look into the damage output capability of this Support hero
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