Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller has shared exciting news in a recent blog post, outlining upcoming changes to the popular game. In this update, we delve into the details of the new Quick Play Hacked event, Double Trouble, and the adjustments planned for various heroes.
Overwatch 2 Quick Play Hacked: Double Trouble Explained
The upcoming Quick Play Hacked event, titled Double Trouble, introduces an exciting twist to the traditional gameplay. In this limited-time mode, each team will have the option to select two of the same hero.
This means that players can create dynamic compositions with duplicate heroes, adding a new layer of strategy and creativity to matches. Role Queue will remain active, allowing players to choose two of the same hero for both Damage and Support roles.
Changes to Hero Limits
In the original Overwatch game, hero limits were implemented to ensure balanced gameplay. However, with the introduction of Role Queue, these limits have become less restrictive. The removal of hero limits in Quick Play Hacked opens up new possibilities for team compositions, encouraging players to experiment and innovate.
Ana’s Buff in Season 9
One of the notable changes in Season 9 of Overwatch 2 is a buff to Ana, a popular support hero. Ana’s Biotic Grenade will receive a significant boost, increasing its healing and damage from 60 health to 90 health. This adjustment aims to enhance Ana’s self-survivability while maintaining balance in her gameplay.
Nerfs to DPS Healing Passive and More
In addition to hero adjustments, Overwatch 2 will introduce several balance changes in the upcoming mid-season update. The healing passive for DPS heroes will undergo a nerf, reducing its effectiveness from 20% to 15%.
Furthermore, heroes like Lifeweaver, Doomfist, and Mauga will receive updates to their abilities and stats, aiming to improve game balance and diversity.
Hero Adjustments Summary
- Ana (Support): Biotic Grenade healing and damage increased from 60 health to 90 health.
- Lifeweaver (Support): Maximum heal increased from 70 to 80, with maximum charge duration increased from 1 to 1.15 seconds.
- Doomfist (Tank): Meteor Strike’s minimum damage increased from 15 to 50.
- Mauga (Tank): Cardiac Overdrive’s duration decreased from 5 to 4 seconds, cooldown decreased from 12 to 10 seconds, and Overrun’s stomp damage increased from 45 to 60.
Mid-Season Update and Collaboration
The Overwatch 2 Season 9 mid-season update, scheduled for March 12, will implement these changes and more. Additionally, players can look forward to the highly anticipated Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration, bringing exciting new content to the game.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to experience the enhanced gameplay of Overwatch 2!
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