Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – April 1, 2020

A new patch is now live on Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Read below to learn more about the latest changes.

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EXPERIMENTAL MODE

The next experiment begins! This time we’re hoping to get your feedback on some balance updates. We’re using the 2-2-2 Role Queue ruleset so that you can get a feel for how these balance changes might affect the live game.

HERO UPDATES (ONLY IN EXPERIMENTAL)

Ashe

The Viper

• Magazine size increased from 12 to 15
• Shots no longer queue up the next shot if pressed slightly before recovery has finished
• Unscoped shots to reach maximum spread increased from 4 to 6
• Unscoped shots can now be fired much more quickly after firing a scoped shot
• You can now start reloading much more quickly after firing a scoped shot

Genji

Shuriken (Secondary Fire)

• Recovery lowered from 0.75 to 0.65 seconds

Mei

Endothermic Blaster (Primary Fire)

• Maximum ammo reduced from 200 to 120

Endothermic Blaster (Secondary Fire)

• Ammo cost reduced from 20 to 10

Pharah

Rocket Launcher

• Explosion damage increased from 65 to 80
• Impact damage decreased from 55 to 40

Reinhardt

General

• Steadfast passive knockback resistance reduced from 50% to 30%