Overwatch 2 March 25 Patch Notes

The recent Overwatch 2 update on March 25, 2025, introduced various balance adjustments affecting both 5v5 and 6v6 game modes. Several heroes received changes to their abilities and stats, impacting their roles in the game. This update aims to adjust the balance among heroes, refining gameplay experience for players.

Tank Changes

Changes to tank heroes were notable in this update, set to influence their effectiveness on the battlefield:

• Mauga:
  • Cardiac Overdrive no longer reduces damage for allies.
  • Ultimate ability, Cage Fight, cost increased by 8%.
  • Barrier health decreased from 1500 to 1200 HP.
  • Berserker Passive overhealth conversion rate reduced from 50% to 40%.
• Roadhog:
  • Increased healing from Take a Breather, from 400 to 450.
  • Whole Hog Ultimate cost lowered by 12%.
• Winston:
  • Primal Rage Ultimate cost increased by 10%.
• Zarya:
  • Energy degeneration rate increased from 2 to 2.5 per second.

Damage Hero Changes

Adjustments were also made to several damage heroes, aiming to enhance or control their abilities:

• Cassidy:
  • Primary fire falloff range increased from 20 to 25 meters.
  • Secondary fire damage increased, from 45 to 50.
• Echo:
  • Base health decreased from 225 to 150 HP, with shield health increased from 0 to 75 HP.
• Soldier: 76:
  • Primary fire now has a larger projectile size, 0.07 meters.
• Sojourn:
  • Power Slide cooldown increased from 7 to 8 seconds.
  • Maximum duration reduced from 1.2 to 1 second.
• Widowmaker:
  • Base health increased from 200 to 225 HP.

Support Hero Changes

Support heroes also received changes, affecting their gameplay dynamics:

• Ana:
  • Biotic Grenade cooldown extended in both non-6v6 and 6v6 modes.
  • Duration of self-Nano Boost reduced from 8 to 6 seconds.
• Juno:
  • Orbital Ray Ultimate cost increased by 10%.

Additional Information

This update aims to significantly influence competitive play, anticipating new strategies and dynamics ahead of the upcoming season. Players can still access replay codes for matches from the earlier March 18, 2025 patch. Concurrently, an Overwatch event, Classic GOATS mode, is available until April 8, featuring various challenges and related rewards.

Players also got a glimpse of a new hero named Freja, introduced during a trial period. Additionally, a collaboration sees new skins being introduced, expanding the cosmetic options for players.

These changes demonstrate continued efforts to ensure balance and innovation within the game, keeping it engaging and competitive for the community.

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