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May 23, 2025

Hotfix Balance Update This is a game balance hotfix. Replay codes from the May 20, 2025 patch are still available. Stadium Updates Damage Freja Developer Comments: Freja is a hero with a very high damage ceiling, which can feel especially powerful in Stadium when ahead. We're lowering her economy gain from damage to reduce the consistency and speed at which Freja can snowball in Stadium. We'll be making a more targeted set of changes next week, including looking at the crowd control...

May 22, 2025

Hotfix Balance Update This is a game balance hotfix. Replay codes from the May 20, 2025 patch are still available. Stadium Updates Stadium Rankings

  • We have increased the Stadium Ranked Skill Bonus from a cap of 25 to 50 for Pro, All-Star and Legend ranks.
  • We are extending the “You’re an All-Star” challenge through the end of Season 17 and you’ll be able to earn the All-Star Juno Legendary skin either in Season 16 or Season 17. ...

May 16, 2025

Stadium Continues! Midseason is bursting with style, celebration, and surprises as Season 16 continues. Choose your fighter to KO the competition in the Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter 6 collab and join Dokiwatch by unlocking the Mythic Merciful Magitech Mercy Weapon Skin! Then step back into another Overwatch Classic era, reignite the fight with Drives, and dress up like Palace Royals. Plus, Freja enters the Stadium and brings incredible powers that will blow the opponents away! ...

May 14, 2025

Hotfix Balance Update This is a game balance hotfix. Replay codes from the May 6, 2025 patch are still available. Stadium Updates Economy

  • Increased bounty cap to 3000 (up from 2000). Developer Comments: Bounties are intended as a comeback mechanic, and we feel like the current cap can increase to maximize that potential. Armory
  • Reduced timer from 100 seconds to 75 seconds in round 1 and 3.
  • Reduced timer from 75 seconds to 60 seconds in round 2. ...

May 9, 2025

Hotfix Balance Update This is a game balance hotfix. Replay codes from the May 6, 2025 patch are still available. Stadium Updates Tank D.Va Developer Comments: D.Va has been struggling in matchups against beam-focused heroes like Zarya, where her defensive tools feel less effective. We're adding some synergy with Defense Matrix Powers/Items when using it to mitigate Beam damage. We're also adding some power to some of the builds that utilize her main defensive tool, Defense Matrix,...

May 6, 2025

Bug Fix Update This is a bug fix patch and contains no game balance updates. In-Game Replay Codes and Highlights from the previous patch are removed. Bug Fixes General

  • Fixed an issue where some Loot Boxes were not auto-opened and were unable to be opened manually. They should now be opened and visible in Loot Box history.
  • Fixed a bug that could prevent you from participating in Hero Bans if you were watching a replay when the queue located a match. ...