Overwatch 2’s mid-season balance update patch has gone live, introducing another round of recurring buffs, nerfs, and new perks for various heroes in the main 5v5 gameplay mode. This time around, the amount of buffs significantly outweighs the amount of nerfs, with some interesting changes going on for characters such as D.Va, Sombra, Sojourn, and Lifeweaver, among others.
Such changes should have a noticeable effect on both Competitive gameplay and casual Quick Play matches for the remainder of Season 19, as there are plenty of new survivability, damage, and ability buffs being implemented. A complete summary of each hero receiving a positive, neutral, or negative tweak has been outlined below, as well as specifics on the changes that are being made.
Overwatch 2 Season 19: New Changes in the Mid-Season Patch, Explained
A complete summary of the patch notes for regular Overwatch 2 gameplay (non-6v6 or Stadium) has been covered below. Many of these changes, particularly buffs, have been implemented through new Hero Perk choices.
There are a few very notable key changes from this bunch. Lifeweaver’s model size/hitbox is shrinking down a bit, which will more than certainly help with his survivability on the Support role. D.Va has a new Perk to deal 100% additional damage with Boosters. Sombra gets buffs across the board for her Perks, Echo gets a small buff in mobility, and Sojourn’s Disruptor Shots get an overall boost.
On the other hand, Hazard gets hit with a nerf, with his Spike Guard no longer preventing crits. Orisa gets a similar nerf to critical hit prevention with changes to both Terra Surge and Fortify. Lastly, Zarya’s Energy Converter Perk takes a hit, with gained energy going from 3 to 2.
Feel free to use the table below to jump to a specific hero.
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- Overwatch 2 Season 19: New Changes in the Mid-Season Patch, Explained
- Mid-Season Patch Notes For Overwatch 2 Season 19
Mid-Season Patch Notes For Overwatch 2 Season 19
D.Va
Extended Booster (Perk)
- Boosters now deal 100% additional damage
Hazard
Spike Guard
- No longer prevents critical damage
Violent Leap
- Cooldown reduced from 6 to 5.5 seconds
Orisa
General
- Fortify and Terra Surge now only prevent headshot critical damage and not forced crits
Ramattra
General
- Base health increased from 250 to 275
Relentless Form (Perk)
- No longer has half effectiveness while in Annihilation
Zarya
Energy Converter (Perk)
- Energy gained reduced from 3 to 2
Ashe
The Viper
- Secondary Fire falloff range rescaled from 30–50 meters to 40–60 meters
Cassidy
Flashbang
- Hinder duration increased from 0.9 to 1.2 seconds
Echo
Flight
- Movement acceleration in air increased by 100% when changing directions while Flight is active
Mei
Primary Fire
- Damage per second increased from 100 to 110
Sojourn
Disruptor Shot
- Damage per second increased from 80 to 90
- Projectile speed increased from 30 to 40
- Maximum travel duration reduced from 1 to 0.75 seconds
Sombra
Hidden Upload (Perk)
- Stealth duration on successful hack increased from 2 to 3 seconds
Healthy Hacker (Perk)
- Time before overhealth degeneration increased from 6 to 10 seconds
- Overhealth degeneration increased from 10 to 25
- Overhealth granted increased from 50 to 75
- Packs can now be picked up at full overhealth to reset the degeneration timer
Brigitte
Repair Pack
- Cooldown reduced from 5.5 to 5 seconds
Juno
Glide Boost
- Movement acceleration in air increased by 50% when changing directions while Glide Boost active
Kiriko
General
- Ultimate cost increased by 8%
Lifeweaver
General
Model and hit volume size reduced by 8%
Healing Blossom / Thorn Volley
- Automatic reload time for the inactive weapon reduced from 2.5 seconds to 2 seconds
- Time between weapon swap reduced from 0.25 seconds to 0.125 seconds