Overwatch will soon get a Deathmatch mode. Additionally, there are many buffs for Orisa, Junkrat, Roadhog, and Widowmaker.
Although the Summer Games 2017 in Overwatch are currently in full swing, the developers of the hero shooter have already conjured up the next patch, which is now being tested on the PTR. Update 1.14 brings many changes and even a completely new game mode with a new map: Deathmatch!
About a year ago, the developers said that Deathmatch would not fit Overwatch. Due to a lot of feedback from the community, Blizzard changed its mind and has now completed this mode. It will only be available in the Arcade, but it will come in two variants: Deathmatch (Free For All) and Team Deathmatch (6vs6).
The goal is to accumulate a certain number of kills in both modes to emerge as the winner.
New Map: Widowmaker’s Family Estate
For the mode, many old maps have been slightly modified to provide an exciting stage for the carnage. But there is also a completely new map making its way into the game: Château Guillard. This is Widowmaker’s estate, where she lived when she was still Amelie Guillard (before her marriage).
Buffs for Roadhog, Junkrat, Orisa, and Widowmaker
Junkrat
- Junkrat can now have two charges of Remote Detonation Mine.
- The movement speed of the Kamikaze tire has been increased by 30%, and the tire can now climb walls infinitely.
Orisa
- The projectile speed of her primary weapon has been increased by 20%.
- The size of the protective barrier has been increased by 20%. Additionally, the shape of the barrier has been changed so that it also provides better protection downwards (when placed on the payload).
Roadhog
- Take a Breather can now be used while moving.
- Take a Breather reduces damage taken while healing by 50%.
Widowmaker
- The cooldown of the Grappling Hook has been reduced from 12 to 8 seconds.
- Enemies affected by the Venom Mine can be seen by Widowmaker through walls.
The PTR is, as usual, only available for the PC version of Overwatch.
What do you think of these changes and the new game mode? Did Overwatch need this?
Have you already checked out the skins from the Summer Games 2017?
