Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 7 Patch Notes: Support Nerfs, DPS Changes & Le Sserafim Event

In the ever-evolving world of Overwatch, players have come to expect a dynamic gaming experience, filled with exciting updates, new events, and intriguing hero balance changes. The latest October 31 patch for Overwatch is no exception. This patch not only introduces the highly anticipated Le Sserafim event but also brings substantial nerfs to support heroes, minor buffs for some, and crucial bug fixes.

Here is everything you need to know about the mid-season 7 patch:

Le Sserafim Event:

• The Le Sserafim event features five Overwatch characters with a K-pop makeover.
• A limited-time mode called "Concert Clash" is introduced, offering a 3v3 Capture the Flag gameplay.
• The event will take place in a custom Busan map, capturing the spirit of the occasion.
• Playable characters include Sombra, D.VA, Brigitte, Tracer, and Kiriko.
• The event kicks off on November 1.

Hero Balance Changes:

Tanks:

• D.VA:

  • Fusion Cannons: Movement speed penalty reduced from 40% to 30% while firing.
  • Micro Missiles: Projectile speed increased from 40 to 50.

• Doomfist:

  • Rocket Punch: Minimum wall stun duration decreased from 0.25 to 0.15 seconds, and maximum wall stun duration decreased from 0.75 to 0.6 seconds.

• Winston:

  • Tesla Cannon: Secondary fire range increased from 30 to 40 meters.

DPS:

• Bastion:

  • Configuration: Assault (Turret Form): Cooldown increased from 10 to 12 seconds, and weapon spread increased by 10%.

• Cassidy:

  • Magnetic Grenade: Cooldown increased from 10 to 12 seconds.

• Mei:

  • Endothermic Blaster: Primary fire slow effect reduced from 40% to 30%.

• Sombra:

  • EMP: Ultimate cost decreased by 10%.

• Symmetra:

  • Base Stats: Shield health reduced from 125 to 100, bringing her total HP down from 225 to 200.

• Widowmaker:

  • Widow’s Kiss: Unscoped shots reach maximum spread after 7 shots, up from 3.
  • Infra-Sight: Ultimate cost reduced by 10%.

Support:

• Ana:

  • Biotic Grenade: Cooldown increased from 10 to 12 seconds.

• Baptiste:

  • Immortality Field: Health decreased from 150 to 125, and cooldown increased from 23 to 25 seconds.

• Illari:

  • Solar Rifle: Primary fire projectile size reduced from 0.1 to 0.05.
  • Healing Pylon: Base health reduced from 75 to 50, with a total HP of 125 to 100. Cooldown when destroyed increased from 12 to 15 seconds.

• Kiriko:

  • Protection Suzu: Cooldown increased from 14 to 15.

• Lifeweaver:

  • Healing Blossom: Ammo reduced from 20 to 16, and max heal reduced from 75 to 70.
  • Life Grip: Cooldown increased from 16 to 19 seconds.

• Zenyatta:

  • Base Stats: Base health increased from 50 to 75, providing Zenyatta with a total HP of 200 to 225.
  • Harmony Orb: Time to wear off when not in line-of-sight increased from 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Orb of Discord: Can no longer be reapplied to the same target for 7 seconds after the effect has been removed, and the range increased from 30 to 40 meters.

Crucial Bug Fixes:

• Several bug fixes include group disbanding in Competitive matches, player icon equipping issues, areas that caused players to get stuck, unintended sightlines, and more.

The October 31 patch brings a variety of changes, from the Le Sserafim event to hero balance adjustments, providing players with a refreshed gaming experience.