Overwatch 2: Doomfist and Orisa getting massive reworks

sportskeeda.com:

Blizzard Entertainment is reducing the team size of Overwatch 2 from 6v6 to 5v5 in their next installment, but the changes are not just limited to the matchmaking format. Till now, as per the recent news update, they are giving some major rework to two opposing forces, Doomfist and Orisa.

With the Overwatch 2 Beta knocking on the doorstep, fans are pretty excited about all the changes that have been made to the game. In this new format, the Tank role is more important than ever. The new 5v5 team formation will change the way Tanks approach fights.

The Tank role fulfills a crucial purpose in a team fight. The primary objective from the previous installment would remain the same, and they’d play the most critical support role in the game. The main focus of a Tank character would be to make space for their teammates, initiate engagements, and peel for allies in trouble. However, they’d still be able to inflict a decent amount of damage while holding their defensive stronghold.

Major rework has been done on the two popular heroes, Doomfist and Orisa. They are both assigned to Tank roles in this new installment. Blizzard's Lead Hero Designer Geoff Goodman worked on Doomfist’s changes and Senior Hero Designer Brandon Brennan focused on the rework of Arisa.

Let’s dive into the details and see what changes have been made to these Heroes in Overwatch 2.

Doomfist is known for its high damage-dealing capabilities. In this new role, he meddles between a damage hero and a Tank Hero. Geoff Goodman explains, “Doomfist is a combo hero, taking a page out of fighting games. We want to keep that feeling while moving him to the Tank role.” Some of the abilities in this new installment are familiar. He’s a fast-paced, lethal hero with great