Overwatch‘s latest patch just went live. With it comes a few changes that would please any Overwatch player. Not only are the balances to the heroes available, Symmetra got a rework too. Not to mention, there is also the addition of social features to the game.
Endorsement System
If you play Dota, the Endorsement system is like the commendation system. It provides players with a way to acknowledge other players for having a positive impact on their gaming experience. You can endorse teammates who coordinated well, a good shot-caller or for being positive. Players with high endorsements will also receive periodic rewards. It’s time to be a nice guy ah. Like a normal human being.
Looking for Group
Now this is something that Overwatch players have been waiting for. No more five man healer teams. Looking for group allows players to find like-minded players before queuing. Players can specify what game mode they want to play, preferring voice chat and knowing that another player wants to play a certain role before going into battle. This leads to more solid hero compositions and team work. Hopefully ah.
Hero Changes
A few heroes had changes to their abilities. While Symmetra has an entire rework. You can read more about what the rework. is like here.
Doomfist
- Meteor Strike: Bonus movement speed increased from 150% to 200%
- The Best Defence: Shield gain increased from 30 to 35 for normal abilities.
Mccree
- Deadeye: Range increased from 70 meters to 200 meters
Orisa
- Supercharge: Ultimate cost reduced by 15%
Map Updates
There has also been a map update for Horizon Lunar Colony. The developers wanted to implement some gameplay improvements. There has been quite a few edits to the map along with some cosmetic overhauls. Now the map really got look like a moon base sia.
Point A
- Added a staircase on the right when exiting the Hydroponics Room
- Removed the door to the lower room on the right
- Removed the small wall on the catwalk above Point A
- Added some cover walls to the catwalk area
- Moved the door next to the staircase that led to Winston’s room
- The door is now on the side of the wall in the training pit
- Moved the large health pack to the back of the room
- Removed some clutter in the upper left computer room
Hydroponics Room
- Switched the positions of the large and small health pack
- Changed some of the hydroponic plant cover on the right
Point B
- Defender spawn room exits moved from the front to the sides out of direct line of fire
- Small rooms added at spawn room exits
- Additional cover added near the spawn room exits
- Added a route and larger platform leading to the back right corner
- Raised the platform to the same height as the attackers’ platform on the opposite side of the point
- The location of the old defender exit is now an alcove with a small health pack
- Both teams can still pass behind the point, but there is now a cut-through in the middle of the wall for better access
- The area above the window overlooking the point is now covered
- A large platform with cover has been attached to the left side of the catwalk
- The upper platform for the attackers has been reduced
- The doorway leading to the platform is slightly smaller
For a full list of all the fixes that the patch introduced, do check out the changelog here.
