As of May 21, 2025, the latest update for Overwatch 2 is the May 6, 2025 Bug Fix Patch, which primarily addresses various bugs and technical issues without introducing new balance changes or content.
🛠️ May 6, 2025 – Bug Fix Patch
General Fixes:
- Resolved an issue where certain Loot Boxes were not auto-opened and couldn’t be opened manually; they should now open correctly and appear in the Loot Box history.Overwatch
- Fixed a bug that could prevent participation in Hero Bans if a player was watching a replay when a match was found.Overwatch
- Addressed a problem where the wrong skin was equipped when using the “Try Out” button.Overwatch
- Fixed an issue with the Wave Respawn timer.Overwatch
Hero-Specific Fixes:
- Cassidy: Corrected issues with the Quick Draw Perk and Peacekeeper Secondary Fire.Overwatch+1The Times of India+1
- Reinhardt: Previously addressed an issue with the Crusader’s Fire Perk.Overwatch
- Mei: Fixed a problem where the mini-blizzard from Mei’s Cryocline power would not target correctly in front of the player.Overwatch
Stadium Mode Fixes:
- Resolved an issue preventing disconnected players from rejoining a Stadium match during round transitions.Overwatch
- Fixed a UI error displaying incorrect Competitive Points in Stadium matches.Overwatch
- Addressed a bug allowing enemy team selections to be viewed during the assemble phase in Stadium Matches.Overwatch
Item Fixes:
- Corrected an issue where the Multi-Tool Rare Weapon Item was not boosting healing abilities for certain heroes.Overwatch
- Ana: Re-enabled the Unscoped Resources Epic Weapon Hero Item after fixing related issues.Overwatch
⚖️ May 1, 2025 – Balance Hotfix
Prior to the bug fix patch, a balance hotfix was released on May 1, 2025, focusing on adjustments in Stadium Mode:OverwatchCentral+2Overwatch+2Overwatch+2
- D.Va: Reduced the effectiveness of the Nano Cola™ Nitrous ability to add more risk when out of her mech.Overwatch+1OverwatchCentral+1
- Orisa: Decreased healing from Restortify and armor restoration from Solar Regenergy to balance survivability.OverwatchCentral
- Reinhardt: Reduced Stadium Cash earnings by 13.64% to balance in-game economy.Overwatch+2OverwatchCentral+2Overwatch+2
- Zarya: Adjusted Lifelift barrier scaling and increased healing from Here to Spot You to diversify build options.OverwatchCentral
- Mei: Reworked the knockback effect of Coulder, making it less frequent but more impactful.
- Reaper: Reduced Stadium Cash earnings by 10% to balance in-game economy.
- Soldier: 76: Adjusted Rocket Visor duration and Biotic Bullseye ammo restoration to fine-tune performance.OverwatchCentral
- Kiriko: Reduced Stadium Cash earnings by 16.67% to balance in-game economy.
- Juno: Increased cash earnings and adjusted abilities to enhance alternative builds.
- Lúcio: Buffed underutilized builds and slightly nerfed overperforming abilities to encourage diverse playstyles.OverwatchCentral
For detailed patch notes and future updates, you can visit the official Overwatch 2 Patch Notes page:
If you need assistance with specific hero strategies or adapting to these changes, feel free to ask!
