Experimental mode for balancing.
Overwatch may have a sequel on the horizon, but the original game still keeps going and going with new updates and content. Blizzard is consistently putting out new patches for the game with varying amounts of changes on each. The latest patch has arrived on January 21 that actually is focused on a new experimental mode test run to check on balancing, which includes changes to certain characters.
Overwatch January 21 Update Patch Notes
Unlike most patches that add semi-permanent changes, this one instead is more temporary, with the experimental mode expected to run through the morning of January 25. You can read the full patch notes below or on the Overwatch forums.
EXPERIMENTAL MODE
The next experiment begins! This time we’re hoping to get your feedback on some balance changes. We’re using the 2-2-2 Role Queue ruleset so that you can get a feel for how these balance changes might affect the live game.
HERO UPDATES (ONLY IN EXPERIMENTAL)
Echo
Tri-Shot
- Ammo reduced from 15 to 12
Focusing Beam
- Duration reduced from 2.5 seconds to 2 seconds
Tracer
Pulse Pistols
- Min-Max damage falloff rescaled from 13-23 meters down to 12-20 meters
Zenyatta
Orb of Harmony
- Projectile speed reduced from 120 to 90
Orb of Discord
Projectile speed reduced from 120 to 90
Damage amplification reduced from 30% to 25%
This article was updated on November 9th, 2021
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