**Developer Comments: ** D.Va’s armor often made her feel like she had no weaknesses, even against heroes that are often effective against bigger targets (like Reaper). The changes to her Fusion Cannons will result in a small overall decrease in damage, but they should feel more consistent
The time it takes to hack a target has been decreased from 1 second to 0.8 seconds
**Developer Comments: ** Sombra often had difficulty hacking enemies, even when she surprised the target. This change should help her execute hacks more eas
Voting started on December 24th, and ended on January 21st. Each voter was asked to give ten preferences in order, with the first game scoring four points, second and third scoring three, ranks from four to six scoring two points, and the rest only one. Two honorable mentions were also allowed, but scored no points.
Ability cooldown now starts when the barrier is placed, instead of when it ends
_Developer Comments: This change should help Winston do what he does best: distract the enemy team and block damage. _ Z
Junkrat's explosion no longer hurt himself
_Developer Comments: Previously, Junkrat’s projectile speed made him difficult to use at long ranges, but the damage he took from his own explosions made him difficult to use at close ranges. This change makes him more effective at close ranges, allowing Junkrat players to explore new strategies. _ M
The original Hanzo looks like he did the Dragon Ball Z Fusion Dance with Genji. He has the overall body armor design of Genji, with some of Hanzo's outfit (like the boots) as his clothes. This original Hanzo was going to use both a sword and a bow, in order to make him a more versatile charac
On Route 66, the attacking team is now given 60 additional seconds after pushing the payload to the first checkpoint.
_Developer Comments: This change will bring Route 66 in line with the other Escort maps. _ Custom Game and Game Bro
Another highlight from the patch is that two new skins have been officially added to the game, Oni Genji, and Officer D. Va. While both the map and the two skins were a part of the game's Public Testing Region (PTR) on Windows PC almost a month ago, this marks the first time that either of these features have been made available of everyone, regardless of platf
Yes, SSX is hands-down my most anticipated game of February, but holy cow! There are a ton of games hitting this month. I'd like to spend some time with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning , though I suspect I'll still be too busy with Final Fantasy XIII-2 to bother. Meanwhile, Rhythm Heaven Fever is just the kind of quirky distraction I love -- plus, at only $29.99, it's cheap! Post Uncharted 3, it would be fascinating to revisit Naughty Dog's earlier work in The Jak and Daxter HD Collection, even though I only ever really enjoyed the first of those ga
Soul Calibur V and NeverDead will fill in any gaps I might have between Uncharted: Golden Abyss , which will be ruling my life for most of February. The PS Vita is just generally going to keep my hands full... literally... with awesome. After sampling the smorgasbord of delicious games releasing for the system and the killer line-up of launch titles, I'm sold -- I'm more than sold, I am its slave. All hail the V
Cooldown reduced from 6 seconds to 4 seconds
_Developer Comments: Sombra can be devastating in the right hands, but infiltrating and harassing enemies could often feel difficult. These changes should increase her effectiveness and teamplay. _ Win
PATCH HIGHLIGHTS: New Hero: Orisa (Tank) Built from the scraps of the city’s decommissioned OR15 defense bots, Orisa is still learning how to optimally perform her function. What she lacks in experience, she makes up for in her steadfast dedication to keeping her city—and her creator, Efi—safe from harm. Orisa is the sixth tank to join the Overwatch lineup, and much like her programming, her gameplay is engineered around protection. Her main weapon is a rapid-fire Fusion Driver , an automatic gun with good range and accuracy even at a distance—though it comes at a cost. Orisa’s movement slows down while she fires and players will need to plan for a lengthy reload time. Her alternate fire, Halt! , launches a graviton charge across the map, slowing nearby enemies as it passes, then pulling them toward it when it detonates. Her Fortify ability boosts her personal defense, reducing damage taken and making her unstoppable for a short time. She can throw a device that creates a curved, stationary Protective Barrier , perfect for intercepting projectiles and shielding teammates from the front, sides, and above. Lastly, Factnew wrote as her ultimate ability, Orisa deploys a high-powered Supercharger that beams a buff to allies within its range, increasing the damage they can inflict on the opposing team To learn more about Orisa, click he