A new patch is available for Overwatch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The update brings several hero changes that have been tested on the PTR for some time: The rework of Torbjörn is the highlight of the Overwatch patch notes from October 9th.
Hero reworks and new settings: In the new Overwatch patch 1.29.0.1 from October 9th, 2018, many changes to heroes have been implemented that were already tested on the PTR. Some promises have also been fulfilled.
What’s in the Overwatch patch notes for PC, Xbox One, and PS4
Updates for the colorblind mode: The colorblind mode has received new settings. These new settings have been long desired and have brought some to tears.
This is what Overwatch looks like in the colorblind setting for “Tritanopia”.
Hero Rework: Torbjörn
Torbjörn, one of the first heroes of Overwatch, has received a complete rework. After being labeled as “too strong” in the console version and being laughed at on PC, Blizzard has now given him a completely new kit.
Torbjörn’s turrets now build themselves completely and can be thrown, similar to Symmetra’s turrets since her rework. They deal damage equivalent to level 2 turrets but have less health and can only be repositioned when not in combat.
Torbjörn also receives new abilities that replace his armor and molten core. He can now buff himself and throw lava. Due to his rework, he will not be playable in ranked matches for 2 weeks.
All heroes that use shields have received a rework of their display. Shields are now more recognizable and should indicate when a shield has low health points.
Further adjustments to some heroes increase their effective range by reducing their spread or damage drop-off at longer distances. These include:
Doomfist
Soldier: 76
and Orisa
However, the patch has hit Pharah particularly hard. Since she was considered too strong in the console version by some players, she has now received adjustments for all versions.
For Pharah, it is now more important to hit rockets directly. The explosion damage of her rockets is reduced, while the direct hit damage is increased. However, she now fires in quicker succession and can move further from the explosion.
There are also some additional hero changes, map updates, bug fixes, and gameplay option changes.
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