Overwatch 2 Update 3.98 Patch Notes (OW2 Ver. 1.000.063)

General Updates

• “Normal” Status: The dev team resolved an ant infestation at HQ that accidentally altered parts of the game. Everything is definitely fixed now. Probably.
• Arcade Warning: Avoid the mysterious new game mode in Arcade (we’re working on removing it). Distract yourself with new challenges to earn the Rainy Ducky Orisa Legendary Skin instead.
• Perks Disabled: Temporarily disabled due to a developer’s obsession with yelling “PERKS!” in meetings.

Hero Updates

Tanks

D.Va
Mech downsizing for efficiency!

• Mech/Pilot: Size reduced by 50%. Base Health reduced (Mech: 375 → 25 | Pilot: 175 → 25).
• Fusion Cannons: Fire rate +100%, damage -50%.
• Light Gun: Fire/reload speed +100%/+25%, damage -25%.
• Self-Destruct: Freeze mech in place with Interact.

Doomfist
Punch. Everything.

• Primary Fire: Quick Melee replaces Hand Cannon. Melee speed/damage +50%, lunges toward enemies.
• Rocket Punch: Melee attacks build charge (no decay). Charge time -50%.
• Seismic Slam: Cooldown -1s.

Junker Queen
Selfish shout buffs.

• Jagged Blade: Hold Secondary Fire to fly toward Gracie.
• Commanding Shout: Allies no longer benefit. Overhealth +50%, speed +60%.

Mauga
Chaingun jetpack.

• Chainguns: Ammo 300 → 150. Reload speed +15%.
• Overrun: Usable during Cage Fight.
• Cage Fight: Tether follows Mauga. Infinite ammo.

Orisa
Rideable cavalry.

• Interact: Hanzo can ride Orisa for +25% speed (and +20% coolness).
• Javelin Spin: Pulls enemies inward.

Reinhardt
Drift king.

• Charge: Cooldown 7s → 3.5s. Turn speed +150%. Charge lasts until wall impact.

Roadhog
Triple hooks.

• Chain Hook: Throws 3 hooks at once.

Sigma
Defying physics.

• Kinetic Grasp: Deflects projectiles. Grants flight.

Wrecking Ball
Tumbleweed mode.

• Size: Reduced by 50%. Gains Overhealth based on size.
• Roll: Damaging enemies increases size.
• Piledriver: AoE scales with size.

Zarya
Ricochet rage.

• Particle Cannon: Primary Fire ricochets off enemies/environment.

Damage Heroes

Ashe
Bob the brawler.

• B.O.B.: No longer shoots. Dashes enemies, knocks them airborne. Ult cost -70%.

Bastion
Grenade friends.

• A-36 Grenade/Artillery: Spawns explosive bots.

Cassidy
Ricochet revolvers.

• Peacekeeper: Bullets ricochet 3x with bonus damage.

Genji
Self-heal caution.

• Can occasionally self-heal when requesting healing. Don’t spam.

Hanzo
Wall-riding archer.

• Storm Bow/Arrows: Ricochet up to 2x (fully charged) or 5x (Storm Arrow).
• Samurai Kishu (Passive): Ride Orisa for damage reduction.

Junkrat
Explosive teleport.

• Concussive Mine: 5 mines max. Cooldown 4s.
• RIP-Tire: Junkrat becomes invisible. Dies if tire is destroyed.

Mei
Mobile blizzard.

• Cryo-Freeze: Creates mini-blizzard. Mei can move.

Pharah
Enemy taxi.

• Jet Dash/Jump Jet: Pulls enemies with her.

Reaper
Shotgun scavenger.

• Drops empty guns; must retrieve to reload. Speed +25% when unarmed.

Symmetra
Tankbuster turrets.

• Photon Projector: Damage scales with target’s max HP.
• Sentry Turret: Sticks to allies.

Widowmaker
Grapple combos.

• Grappling Hook: Damages enemies, grants Overhealth.
• Melee: Bonus damage after hook hit.

Support Heroes

Ana
Reload roulette.

• Biotic Rifle: 1 bullet/magazine. Damage/healing +100%.

Brigitte
Shield thrower.

• Shield Bash → Shield Throw: Stuns and bounces between enemies.

Illari
Role reversal.

• Solar Rifle: Primary heals allies, Secondary damages enemies (range +50%).

Kiriko
Unpredictable swiftness.

• Swift Step: Grants Overhealth/attack speed but randomizes target.

Lifeweaver
Homing thorns.

• Thorn Volley: Homing projectiles. Stack hits to explode (160 damage).

Moira
Damage reclass.

• Moved to Damage role. Biotic Grasp/Orb/Ult now deal damage only.

Zenyatta
Googly eyes.

• Orb of Destruction: Fires sticky eyes. Fire rate +50%, damage -25%.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Perks in 6v6 Maximum Tanks Open Queue.
• Fixed Zarya’s Hero Mastery courses.