On May 1, 2025, Blizzard released a hotfix for Overwatch 2, focusing on balancing the newly introduced Stadium Mode. This update addresses overperforming heroes and items to enhance gameplay fairness and accessibility.Sportskeeda+4EGamersWorld+4Instagram+4esports.gg+1Overwatch 2+1
🛠️ Key Balance Changes
D.Va
- Nano Cola™ Nitrous:
- Health bonus reduced from 50 to 25.
- Maximum life increase decreased from 25% to 5%.
- Nano Boost duration shortened from 8 seconds to 4 seconds.SportskeedaOverwatch 2+2Shacknews+2Sportskeeda+2
- Busan Blaster:
- No longer generates Ultimate Charge.Shacknews+2Sportskeeda+2Overwatch 2+2
Orisa
- Restortify:
- Healing reduced from 10% to 5% of maximum life per second.Overwatch 2+2Shacknews+2Sportskeeda+2
- Solar Regenergy:
- Armor restoration decreased from 5% to 3% of maximum life.Sportskeeda+1esports.gg+1
Reinhardt
- Stadium Cash earnings from damage and healing reduced by 13.64%.Instagram+4Sportskeeda+4esports.gg+4
Juno
- Pulsar Torpedo:
- Damage output reduced to balance her high burst potential.esports.gg
- Stadium Cash:
- Increased earnings from damage and healing to align with other heroes.Overwatch 2
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- Rocket Visor:
- Duration reduced from 0.75 seconds to 0.5 seconds.Overwatch 2
- Biotic Bullseye:
- Ammo restoration per critical hit increased from 5% to 10%.Overwatch 2
Reaper
- Stadium Cash earnings from damage and healing reduced to prevent early snowballing.Shacknews+3Overwatch 2+3esports.gg+3
Zarya
- Lifelift:
- Health scaling reduced to decrease survivability.esports.gg
- Here to Spot You:
- Adjusted for improved reliability.
Mei
- Coulder:
- Knockback frequency reduced.
- Damage per knockback increased to compensate.Shacknews+7esports.gg+7Overwatch 2+7
Lúcio
- Minor adjustments made to balance his performance in Stadium Mode.SI+3esports.gg+3Overwatch 2+3
🏟️ About Stadium Mode
Stadium Mode is a new game mode in Overwatch 2 where two teams of five compete in a best-of-seven format, with each round played on different maps from the standard pool. This mode introduces unique powers and items, offering a fresh and accessible experience for players. The May 1 hotfix aims to refine this mode by addressing balance issues and ensuring a fair competitive environment.Massively Overpoweredesports.ggShacknews
For a visual overview of the update, you can watch the following video:
