Patch 1.40 Known Issues

Disclaimer: This is not a complete list of all currently tracked issues affecting this build of Overwatch, rather this is a targeted list of some known specific issues with this release.

WORKSHOP

• D.Va bots spawned in using Workshop rules are invisible and do not start off in their mechs.

HEROES

Hanzo

• Hanzo’s bow may flicker when switched to Sonic Arrow.

Mei

• Mei’s Cryostasis can block teammate line of sight.

Reaper

• Using Reaper’s Shadowstep on Mei’s Ice Wall as it is destroyed may cause him to teleport elsewhere.

Winston

• Winston’s animation doesn’t transition smoothly back to his Tesla Cannon weapon from Primal Rage.

MISC.

• Players may encounter unusual shadows in the Hero Gallery when viewing certain heroes.
• Your camera briefly appears under the map when swapping heroes during Hero Gauntlet.

Patch 1.40 Known Issues

Disclaimer: This is not a complete list of all currently tracked issues affecting this build of Overwatch, rather this is a targeted list of some known specific issues with this release.

MAPS

Paris

• UPDATE: The issue affecting the Paris map spawn doors has been fixed and the map has been re-enabled.

HEROES

• UPDATE: The issue affecting ground-targeting abilities has been resolved and is planned to go out with a hotfix today (9/19).

Ana

• Ana’s Sleep Dart vial doesn’t reappear in her gun after being fired.

Bastion

• Bastion’s footstep sounds play after reloading.

Hanzo

• Hanzo’s Storm Arrows ability description is incorrect in the F1 information menu.

Mei

• Mei’s Cryostasis can block teammate line of sight.

Symmetra

• Symmetra’s ragdoll may not completely fall to the ground after she dies, if equipped with her Goddess skin.

UI

• Players in Control Point games will see UI text that says “Objective Failed” or “Objective Secured” at the end of the game.
• The in-game UI for Team Elimination Custom Games is off center if you set uneven team sizes.