Overwatch 2 Players Left Confused by Recent Patch

Season 12 of Overwatch 2 has been running smoothly since its release, and as usual, the developers rolled out a quick patch to address issues seen at the start of the season. Typically, these patches resolve both fan and developer concerns, but this time, it has left players feeling confused and frustrated.

The frustration stems from several factors, and players have been quick to voice their concerns about Blizzard's decisions. Let’s dive into those concerns and explore why the fanbase is so puzzled by these recent patches for Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 Players Left Confused by Recent Patch

As recently announced on the official Overwatch X account and their blog, Season 12 has received its latest patch, which adjusts the stats for Winston, Ashe, Sombra, and Juno, along with some bug fixes. While these changes might seem minor at first glance, they've sparked significant reactions from the community.

Check out the latest Patch Notes going live today 💪

🦍 Winston Tesla Cannon dps reduced to 70
👾 Sombra Virus damage over time reduced to 75
🧑‍🚀 Juno Mediblaster fire rate increased from 14.3 to 15.5
✨ And more!

📖 https://t.co/JvSLXsRTCLpic.twitter.com/jgGqfx9OOH

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 3, 2024

The nerfs to Ashe and buffs to Juno were met with a relatively positive response, though not everyone was thrilled about Ashe’s adjustments. The nerf to Sombra was particularly well-received, as balancing her abilities has been a challenge in the past.

The most controversy surrounds the nerf to Winston, who was a key counter for D.Va. For context, D.Va has been dominating the leaderboards recently, thanks to buffs she received in Season 11 and further balance changes in Season 12.

Many players are frustrated, with one commenter stating, “Guys... Winston's damage isn't the problem. The issue with D.Va and Monkey is that armor is overpowered. These heroes, with their survivability and mobility stacked on top of broken armor, are essentially unpunishable.”

This sentiment reflects the broader confusion and frustration among players, especially as D.Va's dominance in quick play continues to grow. Even professional players are voicing their concerns. The decision to nerf Winston, a primary counter to D.Va, leaves many questioning Blizzard's rationale.

Why are we nerfing Winston when DVA still exists the way she does (I had a bastion get mad for not face-tanking the dva while he shot her and thought I was the problem)

— emaculate (@RTKemaculate) September 3, 2024

There may be a strategy behind Blizzard's choices, and we’ll have to see how things unfold as we progress through Season 12. For now, players hope that Blizzard listens to the community and addresses the current balance issues in Overwatch 2.