Overwatch 2 Season 16 Perks update targets Sombra, Mercy, and Juno
For the Overwatch 2 Season 16, updates are planned for characters Sombra, Mercy, and Juno in the Perks system. Here’s a sneak peek at their anticipated changes.
In Season 15, the Overwatch 2 Perks system was introduced, causing a significant shift in the game’s meta and playstyle. As we approach Season 16, lead game director Alec Dawson looked back at the Perks system and revealed forthcoming modifications for characters Sombra, Mercy, and Juno.
Overwatch 2 Perks system: The road so far
As reported by Dawson, some Perks including Ana’s Shrike and Bastion’s Lindholm Explosives have been popular among Overwatch 2 players thus far. This is due to their ability to significantly alter gameplay dynamics. Moreover, he emphasized that players should not feel as though they’ve made an incorrect choice regarding the Perk they select during a match.
He pointed out that factors such as maps, team arrangements, opposing champions, and individual playing styles should all guide your choices, but choosing a single Perk shouldn’t be an automatic choice in every circumstance.
Overwatch 2 Season 16 Perks for Sombra, Mercy, and Juno
Consequently, the Overwatch 2 development team analyzed various factors such as pick rates and real-time gameplay, leading to an update in Sombra’s Perk kit during Season 16. Subsequently, Mercy is set to acquire the Angelic Resurrection Perk, while Juno will be equipped with a Major Perk that encourages a more aggressive playstyle.
Sombra Perks
As of the release of this article, Sombra’s abilities are Viral Efficacy, CTRL Alt ESC, White Hat, and Stack Overflow. In Overwatch 2 Season 16, though, Stack Overflow will be replaced by Viral Replication. This updated ability will enable Sombra’s virus to infect nearby enemies with it.
Mercy Perks
Presently, Mercy’s Perks consist of Angelic Recovery, Winged Reach, Chain Boost, and Flash Heal. As Dawson suggests, he found Angelic Recovery to be somewhat passive. In Season 16, however, the Perk will be changed to Angelic Resurrection, granting an extra 100 health points whenever a Resurrect is cast.
Juno Perks
Regarding Juno, her present abilities are Familiar Vitals, Hyper Boost, Master Blaster, and Re-Boots. In Season 16, Locked On is set to be a significant new ability that decreases the cool down of Pulsar Torpedoes for each enemy struck. Simultaneously, the major Re-Boots ability will take over as a minor Perk, pushing Hyper Boost to the side.
Regarding additional adjustments to Overwatch 2 Season 16 Perks, Dawson mentioned that players have been appreciating the Perks incorporating aspects from a hero’s previous equipment. Orisa’s Protective Barrier and Hanzo’s Scatter Arrow are instances of this. He hinted at not revealing everything just yet, but suggested that a well-known ability of a frosty Damage Performer hero will resurface as a significant Perk.
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2025-04-11 20:10