Overwatch 2 Feb 21 update patch notes: Illari buff, Zenyatta nerf, projectile nerfs, more

The massive changes that came with Season 9 of Overwatch 2 meant that players had to get used to new ways of playing, but some were making the game unplayable. The devs released a patch on February 21 that aims to address these issues, and here is everything you need to know. 

Overwatch 2 Season 9 has seen some success with players, but many have been experiencing issues specifically with the updated projectile changes and DPS passive. The update was a big one, and as a result, the devs have needed to make some fixes along the way. 

After Overwatch streamer ML7 sat down with Lead Hero Designer Alec Dawson to discuss some changes that are coming to the game, they have finally arrived. Here are the full patch notes for February 21, 2024. 

Overwatch 2 February 21 patch notes

The upcoming update to Overwatch 2 sees buffs to Illari, nerfs to Zenyatta’s health pool and melee damage, and more projectile changes to other Heroes. 

A hotfix with more Balance Changes is coming to #Overwatch2 🧰

Tomorrow, we can expect buffs for Junkrat and Illari, with a particular focus on nerfing Zenyatta. Additionally, changes for DVa, Roadhog, Zarya, Tracer, Hanzo, Lucio and Mercy are planned.

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— Overwatch Cavalry (@OWCavalry) February 20, 2024

Tank

D.Va

Light Gun

• Base projectile size reduced from 0.25 to 0.2 meters. Total projectile size is now 0.3 meters.

Roadhog

Take a Breather

• Damage reduction increased from 40 to 50%.

Zarya

Particle Cannon

• Primary fire minimum damage increased from 85 to 95 damage per second.
• Primary fire maximum damage increased from 170 to 190 damage per second.

DPS

Hanzo

• Base projectile sizes reduced from 0.1 to 0.075 meters. Total projectile size is now 0.175 meters.

Junkrat

Concussion Mine

• Cooldown decreased from 8 to 7 seconds.
• Maximum damage increased from 110 to 120.
• Minimum damage increased from 20 to 55.

Soldier 76

Heavy Pulse Rifle

• Now uses the smaller 0.05 meter hitscan projectile size modifier. Total projectile size is now 0.05 meters .

Tracer

Pulse Pistols

• Minimum falloff range reduced from 12 to 10.

Widowmaker

Widow’s Kiss

• Now uses the smaller 0.05 meter hitscan projectile size modifier. Total projectile size is now 0.05 meters.
• Scoped shot damage falloff min-max range increased from 40-60 to 50-70 meters.

Support

Illari

Healing Pylon

• Cooldown decreased from 8 to 6 seconds.
• Cooldown when destroyed by enemies decreased from 15 to 12 seconds.

Captive Sun

• Sunstruck explosion damage increased from 100 to 160.
• Sunstruck explosion now has damage falloff again, reducing damage by up to 25%.

Lucio

Sonic Amplifier

• Base projectile size reduced from 0.15 to 0.1 meters. Total projectiles size is now 0.25 meters.

Mercy

Caduceus Blaster

• Base projectile size reduced from 0.25 to 0.2 meters. Total projectile size is now 0.3 meters.

Zenyatta

• Base health decreased from 100 to 75.

Snap Kick

• Knockback decreased 25%. 

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