Overwatch 2 Season 3 patch notes (February 7) - New map, massive hero changes, and more
Overwatch 2 Season 3 will undergo a significant change with the latest patch, which brings buffs to several heroes that weren’t working as well as intended. These heroes were being pushed down in the hierarchy, especially in the competitive scene. Players requesting changes for them are finally getting what they want.
However, hero buffs aren’t the only changes coming to the game. The Antarctic Peninsula will now be available, providing more significant challenges to fans. The snowy lands will be the new battlefield for players as they take on each other. Streamer Protect settings are also part of the latest update. They aim to make players more aware of data and other details related to their streaming.
Overwatch 2 has been a successful release to a large extent, and Blizzard has managed to do justice to the first game. Despite some issues still existing, the game developers have continued to work on different improvements, and hero balance changes have been one such area. This ensures that no hero feels too overpowered and enables players to rethink their strategies and plans.
Whether it is because of the new map or the buffs to certain heroes, Overwatch 2 players will have to rethink their match approach once the changes are implemented. While most of the changes aren’t groundbreaking by any means, they create subtle differences that can change a character's effectiveness.
Blizzard has officially mentioned all of the latest changes in its official forum, and the update is set to go live on February 7, 2023.
Accessibility Improvements
Challenges
Endorsements
Game Report
Mystery Heroes Changes
Overwatch Credits are back
Ping System Update
OVERWATCH 2 COMPETITIVE PLAY
OVERWATCH 2 WORKSHOP UPDATES
Workshop Moderation Tools
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