The PTR Patch Notes for Overwatch: Symmetra is getting a rework

The new patch on the PTR of Overwatch brings several changes. Among other things, Symmetra receives a major rework and is now in the “Damage” category. You can read the patch notes here.

New patch adjusts heroes and maps: The new patch 1.25.0.0 for the test region of Overwatch brings numerous adjustments for some heroes and the Horizon lunar colony. In addition to Symmetra getting a rework, Orisa and Doomfist are also receiving some adjustments.

We have already covered part of the patch for you:

You can read the changes to the heroes and the Horizon lunar colony here. The patch notes are currently only available in English, we have translated them for you.

Overwatch PTR Patch 1.25.0.0 Patch Notes

General Updates

• All heroes in the Offensive and Defensive categories are now grouped into the “Damage” category.
• Fights can now be heard from 25% greater distance.
• The “Varok” spray is now called “Saurfang”.
• A stat for the active time of Inspiration for Brigitte has been added to the career.
• Some stats for Symmetra have been removed from the career.
• A stat for critical hits in sniper mode for Widowmaker has been added to the career.
• Players on PC must enable SMS protection to qualify for the Top 500.
• Career profiles are no longer publicly visible by default, but only visible to friends. An option to make the career publicly visible has been added under Options > Friends & Groups > Profile Visibility.

Hero Updates

Doomfist

• Meteor Strike
  • The bonus movement speed has been increased from 150% to 200%.
• Offensive Defense
  • Ability damage now generates 35 instead of 30 shields for normal abilities.

Orisa

• Supercharger
  • Ultimate cost reduced by 15%.

Symmetra

• New abilities
  • Photon Projector (Primary Weapon)
    • No longer locks onto targets.
    • Range increased to 10 meters.
    • Damage is now increased every 2 seconds instead of every second.
    • The damage scaling has been increased from 30/60/120 to 60/120/180.
    • Now generates ammunition instead of consuming it when hitting a barrier.
  • Alternate Fire
    • No longer penetrates targets.
    • Explodes on contact.
    • Increased projectile speed.
    • Increased charge speed.
    • Damage changed to 60 impact / 60 explosion.

      

  • Turret
    • The turrets are now placed like projectiles, instead of by hand.
    • Maximum of 3 charges, previously 6.
    • Maximum of 3 turrets placeable at once, previously 6.
    • Damage increased.
    • Slow effect increased.
  • Teleporter (E)
    • The exit can now be placed up to 25 meters away from Symmetra.
    • The entrance is automatically placed at Symmetra, not in the base.
    • Lasts 10 seconds.
    • Health points reduced to 300.
    • More things can be teleported (like Junkrat’s Riptire)
    • The entrance can be destroyed. If either the entrance or exit is destroyed, the counterpart will also be destroyed.
  • New ultimate ability: Photon Barrier
    • Creates a barrier that spans the entire map.
    • Orientation can be changed by re-pressing the ultimate button.
    • 5000 health points.

Map Updates

Horizon Lunar Colony

• Point A
  • A staircase has been added to the right behind the exit of the Hydroponics room.
  • The door of the lower room on the right side has been removed.
  • The small wall on the “catwalk” above Point A has been removed.
  • Some cover walls have been added on the “catwalk”.
  • The door next to the staircase leading to Winston’s room has been repositioned. It is now on the wall side in the training area.
  • The large health pack has been moved to the back area of the room.
  • A little clutter in the upper left computer room has been removed.
• Hydroponics Room
  • The positions of the large and small health packs have been swapped.
  • Some cover from the hydroponics plants has been moved to the right side.

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• Point B
  • The exits of the defender’s spawn point have been moved from the front to the sides outside of the line of fire.
  • Small rooms and cover at the exits of the spawn point have been added.
  • A path and platform have been added to the back right corner.
  • The platform has been raised to the same height as that of the attackers on the other side of the point.
  • The position of the old exit is now a small alcove with a small health pack.
  • The area above the window is now covered.
  • A large platform with cover has been added to the left side of the “catwalk”.
  • The upper platform for the attackers has been lowered.
  • The door leading to the platform is now a bit smaller.

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