A brand-new season of Overwatch 2 is set to kick off on October 15, bringing with it a series of impactful changes as revealed by game director Aaron Keller. With significant nerfs for Sombra, Ramattra, and Juno, along with buffs for Mauga and Sojourn, players can expect a shift in the game’s dynamics in Season 13.
Here’s everything you need to know from the latest patch notes.
Overwatch 2 Season 13 Patch Notes
The following changes have been confirmed for Season 13:
- Ramattra:
- Nerf: Punch damage to barriers increased to 2.5 times but no longer pierces barriers.
- Mauga:
- Buff: Ignite damage over time now lasts for 4 seconds.
- Juno:
- Nerf: Reduced fall-off range and decreased healing from the Mediblaster.
- Sojourn:
- Buff:
- Energy no longer has a minimum threshold of 25.
- Disruptor shot damage per second increased to 80 and generates Railgun energy.
- Buff:
- Sombra:
- Nerf:
- Hack and damage now briefly reveal her position.
- Hacked enemies locked out for only 1 second, and hacked B.O.B. now lasts only 3 seconds.
- Stealth active for just 5 seconds after translocating, with an extended cooldown for Translocator.
- The Opportunist passive is returning, allowing players to see critically injured targets through walls while increasing weapon damage over time.
- Nerf:
- Brigitte:
- Adjustments not specified yet, but her Repair Pack cooldown will increase from 5 seconds to 5.5 seconds.
- Baptiste:
- Primary fire recoil reduced by 30%.
Matchmaking Changes:
- Focus on shorter queue times.
- Tank players will be matched against each other more consistently.
- Modifiers related to MMR decay will be reduced.
- The Top 500 leaderboard now requires players to win 750 ranked games.
Additional Leaks for Season 13
In addition to the above patch notes, Overwatch Cavalry has leaked several further changes:
- Hanzo’s health will increase from 225 to 250.
- Reinhardt’s Barrier Field will decrease from 1,600 to 1,500.
New Content and Map Reworks
The Season 13 Battle Pass will feature a variety of new skins to collect via the Battle Pass, Mythic Shop, and regular shop. Notably, players can unlock the Kitten of Discord player title upon reaching tier 175.
Maps such as Circuit Royale, Dorado, Havana, and Numbani are set to receive significant reworks, ensuring fresh experiences for players as they navigate through the updated gameplay environment.
Conclusion
As Overwatch 2 enters Season 13, players can look forward to a range of significant changes, particularly affecting heroes like Sombra, Ramattra, and Juno.
With buffs to characters like Mauga and Sojourn, and fresh content including new skins and reworked maps, the upcoming season promises to reinvigorate the game’s meta and player experience. Stay tuned for more details as the launch date approaches!
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