As of May 20, 2025, the most recent update for Overwatch 2 is the May 15, 2025 Hotfix Balance Update. This patch primarily focused on adjustments within the Stadium game mode, introducing several balance changes and bug fixes.Overwatch+1Overwatch+1
Key Updates:
- Economy Adjustments:
- Bounty Cap increased from 2,000 to 3,000 to enhance comeback potential.
- Armory Timer reduced to streamline early-round decision-making:
- Round 1 & 3: 100s → 75s
- Round 2: 75s → 60s
- Hero Balance Changes:
- Zarya:
- Reduced cash income from damage and healing by 12.5% to curb her overperformance.
- Reaper:
- Revolving Ruin:
- Attack Speed per stack decreased from 5% to 4%.
- Maximum stacks increased from 8 to 10.
- Revolving Ruin:
- Ana:
- Home Remedy:
- Overhealth gain increased from 100% to 200%.
- Dreamy:
- Heal reduced from 100% to 80%.
- Duration decreased from 8s to 4s.
- Venomous:
- Damage increased from 30 to 50.
- Quick Scope (Rare Hero Weapon Item):
- Weapon Power bonus increased from +5% to +10%.
- I.V. Drip (Rare Hero Survival Item):
- Overhealth increased from 100 to 150.
- Home Remedy:
- Zarya:
For a comprehensive overview of all changes, you can refer to the official patch notes: Overwatch.Overwatch
Please note that these updates are specific to the Stadium mode. As of now, there have been no recent balance changes to the core game modes such as Quick Play or Competitive Play.
