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The first mid-season patch of Overwatch 2 Season 15 is here, but it’s left players scratching their heads. Despite promises to address balance issues, some of the game’s most overpowered heroes like Sojourn, Ana, and Tracer escaped unchanged. Meanwhile, weaker heroes received buffs, leading to mixed reactions from the community. Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on and why players are divided. 🕹️
What’s the Problem? 🤔
The introduction of Hero Perks in Season 15 has shaken up the meta, but not all heroes are created equal. Some, like Sojourn, Torbjorn, and Ana, have become must-picks due to their overpowered Perks. Unfortunately, the mid-season patch failed to address these imbalances, leaving the strongest heroes untouched.
The Strong Remain Strong 💪
Instead of nerfing the top-tier heroes, Blizzard opted to buff weaker characters, adopting a “if everyone is broken, no one is” approach. Here’s what happened:
- No Nerfs for OP Heroes: Sojourn, Ana, and Tracer received no changes, while Torbjorn got only a minor adjustment.
- Tracer Buff: Surprisingly, Tracer received a buff to one of her Perks, making her even stronger.
- Buffs for Weaker Heroes: Sombra, Soldier: 76, and Genji got buffs, but these changes are unlikely to shift the meta significantly.
Community Reactions 🗣️
The patch has sparked mixed reactions from players:
- Criticism: Many players are frustrated that overpowered heroes like Sojourn and Ana were ignored.
- “No Ana perks nerf or [Sojourn] nerf is crazy.”
- “Not nerfing double nano is uh…interesting.”
- Support: Some players appreciated the focus on buffing weaker heroes instead of nerfing the strong ones.
- Skepticism: Others are skeptical about whether the buffs will make a difference in the meta.
- “So we are playing ZaryaWatch for the rest of the season.”
What’s Next? 🔮
While the mid-season patch may feel underwhelming, Blizzard has hinted at major changes in the next season, including new Hero Perks. For now, players will have to wait and see if the buffs to weaker heroes can offset the dominance of the top-tier picks.
Why This Matters 🌟
The mid-season patch highlights the challenges of balancing a game as complex as Overwatch 2. While Blizzard’s approach of buffing weaker heroes has its merits, the lack of nerfs for overpowered characters has left many players disappointed. The community is hoping for more dramatic changes in the future to create a fairer and more diverse meta.
