Overwatch 2 Update Adds Star Wars-Inspired Event, Balance Changes, And Hero-Specific Settings

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Overwatch 2's latest update adds a new limited-time event that has players picking sides in an intergalactic struggle between rebels and an evil empire, alongside a significant batch of balance updates and the addition of hero-specific settings.

From May 9 to May 22, players will be able to queue up and compete as either the Watcher rebels or the Infinite Empire in a new limited-time game mode called Starwatch: Galactic Rescue. Those fighting for freedom will need to escort the rebel leader Bonebreaker (aka Doomfist) as he seeks to free the imprisoned droid 3CH-0 (aka Echo) from the clutches of the empire. The rebels will need to hold various capture points, but it won't be easy. Players on the side of the Infinite Empire, led by Galactic Emperor Sigma and aided by security turrets, will be there to hold the line. Completing event challenges will unlock various cosmetics, like the Asteroid Wrecking Ball skin, a weapon charm, and more.

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While the event is the star of the space-themed update, various balance changes have also been introduced to many of the game's heroes. As detailed in the official patch notes, those changes include a damage buff to Orisa's primary weapon, a Biotic Grenade healing nerf for Ana, and an increase to the damage radius of Winston's Jet Pack ability.

Junker Queen has seen perhaps the largest number of changes,