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15 Jan

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Hey everyone, we wanted to follow up on the performance of the Priority Pass and some next steps we’re taking to improve the process.

So far, our data indicates that the Priority Pass is functioning as intended, generally providing shorter queue times for those who use them. The goal of the Priority Pass is to improve player experience and get players into matches quicker. In the same vein, we don’t want this feature to have a negative impact on the quality of matches for yourself or others. We want to do our part to discourage players from intentionally losing and ruining matches for the sake of earning priority passes.

Moving forward, we’re looking to make the following adjustments to address some of these learnings:

  • Losing a match will now earn 1 pass, down from 2
  • A Priority Pass will be refunded back to players who used a pass, but ended up waiting longer that than the provided estimated wait time for those not using a pass

We’re...

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14 Jan

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You know, if I wasn’t busy with other things, this is the kind of PTR patch where I feel like I need to comb through every map inch by inch to see if there have been any new easter eggs planted.

On a side note, I would still love to one day get some sort of Gameplay Controls export option for PC. I recently did an overhaul on my sensitivities on all of my heroes on my live account (to adjust from a 1600 DPI to a 800 DPI mouse sensitivity setting), and the PTR account is still several patches outdated since the last data copy.

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Woops - Put this in the wrong category! Now in the PTR Feedback. Feel free to share any feedback you may have.

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Overwatch PTR Patch Notes – January 14, 2021

A new Overwatch patch is in development and now available for testing! To share your feedback or report any issues, please post in the PTR Feedback or PTR Bug Report forums.

Please note that the below patch notes only include changes currently available for testing on the PTR. While many of these changes may also be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in a future patch, the...

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13 Jan

Ready your shuriken, nock your arrows, and get ready to brawl in the Overwatch League Kanezaka Community Tournament. To celebrate the launch of the new Kanezaka map, and to give players a chance to show off their skills, Overwatch League is hosting a tournament that’s open to everyone!


Tournament Details

  • Signups begin January 15 and extend until January 21. Matches will be held on January 22 - 24 on GameBattles.
  • All matches will be played in the 4v4 Team Deathmatch format.
  • Two (2) Overwatch League players will be eligible to compete per team, and only two can play on a team at any given time.
  • Prizes:
    • The Overwatch League is hosting regional tournaments, each with their own $10,000 prize pools.

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12 Jan

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Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – January 12, 2021

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.

To share your feedback, please post in the General Discussion forum.
For a list of known issues, visit our Bug Report forum.
For troubleshooting assistance, visit our ...

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Join the fight now to earn new limited-time rewards, including the Kyōgisha Hanzo skin.

From now until January 25, players will be able to earn a player icon, seven unique sprays, and Kyōgisha Hanzo (epic) for a total of nine new rewards.

  • DESTINATION: KANEZAKA - Explore the newest Deathmatch map
  • RECLAIM YOUR HONOR - Learn how to unlock rewards
  • WATCH TO EARN - Earn special Kanezaka-themed cosmetics by watching Twitch streams
  • POST FOR TOSHIRO YAMAGAMI - Read correspondence from a denizen of Kanezaka
 

DESTINATION: KANEZAKA

Savor the sights of Kanezaka, a quiet town nestled in the shadow of Hanamura and the site of the newest Deathmatch map. During your visit, cuddle up at the Cat Café and enjoy the company of some feline friends, check out Moch...

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11 Jan

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Haikei, Toshiro, beloved husband:

The cherry blossoms are in glorious bloom after a gentle winter, soft clouds of pink against the green trees on the hillside. The season returns me to the winter day when the Hashimoto took you away from us, when snowflakes fell as the petals do now.

Strange that we are so close, yet we can visit you only when our current “masters” wish it. I hope they value your work enough to bring us together soon. Our daughter appreciated your recent gift, though I pray the blades you forge for the Hashimoto aren’t nearly so sharp, that what you craft for them is only equal to their sordid selves.

The forge of Yamagami Blades remains locked up tight, and since we last saw you in the autumn, we have moved...

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10 Jan


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08 Jan

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Hey - Thanks for the heads up! The PlayStation Experimental mode should be up and running now.