Overwatch 2 (OW2) Update 3.86 Patch Notes (1.000.051)

Blizzard has released a new Overwatch 2 update 3.86 on PS4, PS5(1.000.051), PC, and Xbox One. According to the official OW2 3.86 patch notes, the latest Season 13 update introduces a My Hero Academia collaboration, a new Halloween event with game modes, and Hero Mastery challenges. Apart from this, OW2 update 3.86 also includes various hero and map changes.

Overwatch 2 Summary

  • My Hero Academia Collaboration: New exclusive skins for heroes like Tracer, Reaper, and Kiriko inspired by iconic characters from My Hero Academia.
  • Halloween Terror Event: New and returning spooky game modes, including “Junkenstein’s Laboratory” and “Wrath of the Bride”.
  • Hero Mastery Mode: New challenges for Cassidy and Brigitte with exclusive rewards.
  • General Updates: Improved matchmaking, scoreboard functionality, and public game hosting changes.
  • Hero Balancing: Adjustments to Mauga, Ramattra, Sojourn, Sombra, and others to improve gameplay.

OW2 Update 3.86 patch notes (version 1.000.051) – October 15, 2024

Overwatch 2 Season 13 Patch Notes

Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia Collaboration (Oct 17-30)

  • Exclusive hero skins inspired by My Hero Academia characters.
  • Deku (Tracer), All Might (Reinhardt), Uravity (Juno), Tomura Shigaraki (Reaper), Himiko Toga (Kiriko) skins available.
  • Mega Bundle for a complete collection available for a limited time.

Halloween Terror 2024 (Oct 31 – Nov 12)

  • New PvP Mode: “Junkenstein’s Laboratory” with cursed talent cards.
  • Return of Junkenstein’s Revenge (co-op zombie horde mode) and Wrath of the Bride (PvE adventure with puzzles and haunted environments).

Hero Mastery Mode – Cassidy & Brigitte

  • Cassidy and Brigitte added to Hero Mastery Mode.
  • Complete challenges to earn exclusive rewards and Battle Pass XP.

General Updates

  • Interactive Scoreboard: Now allows for mic volume adjustment, reporting, joining/leaving voice/text chats, and muting players.
  • Matchmaking Updates: Reduced queue times, tighter role matching, prioritization of Tank role matching, and group benefits consideration at higher ranks.
  • Public Custom Games: Hosting public games now requires Endorsement Level 3.
  • Streamer Protect: “Hide My Name” feature now locked behind the Unrelenting Hero Lifetime Challenge.

Competitive Updates

  • Top 500 Leaderboard: Reduced win requirement (50 → 25 wins). Seasoned Competitor challenge now required for Top 500 eligibility.

Hero Updates

Mauga
  • Incendiary Chaingun: Ignite damage duration increased (3s → 4s).
Ramattra
  • Pummel: No longer pierces barriers but deals 2.5x damage to them.
Sojourn
  • Railgun: Energy degeneration delay increased (7s → 12s).
  • Disruptor Shot: Damage increased (60 → 80 DPS) and generates Railgun energy from damage dealt.
Sombra
  • Hack: No longer ends stealth but reveals Sombra; ability lockout reduced.
  • Stealth: Now a timed ability (5s), revealing on damage.
  • Translocator: Cooldown increased (5s → 7s).

Map Updates

  • Clash Mode: Capture time adjusted to make final objectives easier for attackers. Respawn adjustments made for defenders.
  • Various Maps: Adjustments to spawn camping, cover options, and sightlines on Circuit Royal, Dorado, Havana, and Numbani.

Bug Fixes

GENERAL
  • We are providing two tier skips as a bonus this patch because of the issue with challenge progress not being track when queueing for all roles in the Clash game mode.
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing Role Queue Mystery Heroes from counting towards Mystery Heroes lifetime challenges.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing Xbox Game Pass skins to become unequipped and unfavorited after logging off.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing some voice lines to not play in select Invasion Missions.
  • Fixed an issue with the default allied health bar setting on certain heroes.
  • In a previous update, fixed an issue making ledge grab more intuitive.
HEROES

Ashe

  • In a previous update, fixed an unintended delay between Ashe’s scoped and unscoped fire rate.

Reaper

  • Fixed an issue where mythic Reaper emerging out of Shadowstep was not playing custom sound.

Ramattra

  • Fixed an unintended armor interaction between Brig’s Rally and Rammatra’s Nemesis Form.

Previously, a major Overwatch 2 update 3.60 added a new game mode – Hero Mastery as well as various changes to heroes, including damage adjustments, cooldown tweaks, and improvements to abilities. Today’s Overwatch 2 patch 3.86 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Overwatch 2 update 3.86 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox One.

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