Overwatch

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – April 18, 2019

BUG FIXES

Heroes

Genji

• Fixed a rare bug where Genji couldn’t use any of his abilities until he reloaded or used his melee attack

APRIL 16, 2019

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS

 New Seasonal Event: Overwatch Archives 2019 — Storm Rising

Experience a decisive moment in Overwatch’s history during the Overwatch Archives event! Get ready to travel back in time and visit beautiful Havana, Cuba where Overwatch agents are hot on the trail of the notorious businessman and Talon associate Maximilien. Team up with your friends to capture and interrogate Maximilien—whose knowledge could shape the future...

MARCH 19, 2019

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS

 New Hero: Baptiste (Support)

Baptiste is battle-hardened combat medic who wields an assortment of experimental devices and weaponry to keep allies alive and eliminate his enemies. Baptiste’s Biotic Launcher fires a three-round-burst that rewards accuracy and recoil control with significant damage output. His alternate fire lobs grenades that heal allies near the point of impact. With Regenerative Burst, Baptiste...

BUG FIXES

Heroes

Mei

• Fixed a bug where turrets, AI bots, and Ashe’s B.O.B. would target a friendly Mei’s Ice Wall

Maps

Venice

• Fixed a bug where players would fall through boats to their death

Sound

• Fixed a bug where the elimination sound effect would play after destroying a barrier
• Fixed a bug where the elimination sound effect wouldn’t play after getting a kill assist ...

 New Map – Paris

Paris, an elegant city of art and romance, is the home of our newest Assault map.

Begin your journey at the Cabaret Luna, where the velvety alto voice of preeminent diva Luna charms movie stars, revolutionaries, locals, and tourists alike. After the encore, step outside to see the sights and seize victory. Artisanal shops line the streets as you approach the first point, so duck in to sample a macaron or escape enemy fire. Battle through alleys and corridors before...

 New Seasonal Event: Lunar New Year 2019

Get ready to ring in the Year of the Pig!

We’re celebrating the 2019 Lunar New Year with a festive Capture the Flag version of the Busan map, Season 2 of Competitive Capture the Flag, and a load of loot! Unlock new seasonal items, including legendary skins for Huang Zhong Hanzo, Lü Bu Reaper, Guan Yu Reinhardt, Zhang Fei Torbjörn, Hong Gildong Tracer, and Zhuge Liang Zenyatta.

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