New Overwatch 2 patch buffs Widowmaker, nerfs Genji, and more

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Here are all of the Overwatch 2 patch notes for Sept. 16.

Overwatch 2’s Season 18 update is here! This patch makes changes to several heroes, including both improvements and reductions in power. Check out the full details below.

Overwatch 2 patch notes today: September 16

Tanks

Ramattra’s Nemesis Form is now more durable thanks to an armor increase, and Roadhog’s weapon deals more damage. Roadhog can also recover resources faster with his Take a Breather ability. However, Junker Queen received reductions to the effectiveness of both Spike Guard and Violent Leap. Wrecking Ball’s primary weapon now has less ammo, and his ultimate’s mines don’t last as long.

Overwatch 2 patch notes today DPS heroes

Ramattra will likely be happy to hear that Genji has been weakened – his Deflect ability now has a longer cooldown. Genji’s brother, Hanzo, received a change to his Storm Arrows, adjusting their size. Tracer players will notice her abilities now cost 25% more to use. On the brighter side, Torbjorn and Widowmaker both received improvements, making them stronger.

Overwatch 2 Season 18 patch notes: Support heroes

Today’s Overwatch 2 patch included changes for just three heroes: Brigitte, Lucio, and Wuyang. Brigitte’s Shield Bash was made stronger, while Lucio’s main weapon and both of Wuyang’s abilities – Rushing Torrent and Guardian Wave – were weakened.

Beyond the standard Overwatch 2 update notes, the Stadium game mode also received several changes. You can find a complete list of those changes on the official Blizzard Entertainment website.

The September 16th update added new in-game events featuring the Phantom Thieves and celebrating the 2025 Anniversary.

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