The Overwatch 2 Season 9 hotfix patch notes have just been released, featuring buffs for Illari and numerous adjustments to support heroes’ projectiles.
We’re here to keep you updated on all the changes in the dynamic landscape of your favorite shooter. Make sure to bookmark this page for easy reference as we delve into the latest tweaks for heroes like Zenyatta, Widow, Lucio, Mercy, and more.
Hero Changes – Tank
D.Va
Light Gun
- Base projectile size reduced from 0.25 to 0.2 meters.
- Total projectile size now measures 0.3 meters.
Roadhog
Take a Breather
- Damage reduction increased from 40% to 50%.
Zarya
Particle Cannon
- Primary fire minimum damage increased from 85 to 95 damage per second.
- Primary fire maximum damage increased from 170 to 190 damage per second.
Hero Changes – DPS
Hanzo
- Base projectile sizes reduced from 0.1 to 0.075 meters.
- Total projectile size now stands at 0.175 meters.
Junkrat
Concussion Mine
- Cooldown decreased from 8 to 7 seconds.
- Maximum damage increased from 110 to 120.
- Minimum damage increased from 20 to 55.
Soldier 76
Heavy Pulse Rifle
- Now uses the smaller 0.05-meter hitscan projectile size modifier.
- Total projectile size reduced to 0.05 meters.
Tracer
Pulse Pistols
- Minimum falloff range reduced from 12 to 10.
Widowmaker
Widow’s Kiss
- Now uses the smaller 0.05-meter hitscan projectile size modifier.
- Scoped shot damage falloff min-max range increased from 40-60 to 50-70 meters.
New Season 9 Patch Notes coming in hot π₯
π¦Ώ Zenyatta Snap Kick knockback decreased
βοΈ Illari Healing Pylon cooldown decreased
π£ Junkrat Concussive Mine damage increased
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Hero Changes – Support
Illari
Healing Pylon
- Cooldown decreased from 8 to 6 seconds.
- Cooldown when destroyed by enemies decreased from 15 to 12 seconds.
Captive Sun
- Sunstruck explosion damage increased from 100 to 160.
- Sunstruck explosion now has damage falloff again, reducing damage by up to 25%.
Lucio
Sonic Amplifier
- Base projectile size reduced from 0.15 to 0.1 meters.
- Total projectile size now measures 0.25 meters.
Mercy
Caduceus Blaster
- Base projectile size reduced from 0.25 to 0.2 meters.
- Total projectile size now stands at 0.3 meters.
Zenyatta
- Base health decreased from 100 to 75.
Snap Kick
- Knockback decreased by 25%.
Conclusion
Stay tuned for more updates as the Overwatch 2 Season 9 evolves. These adjustments aim to refine the gaming experience, and we’ll continue monitoring the impact on the meta. Happy gaming!