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Gameplay & systems

75 entries · 29 patches · Normalized from official section titles.

2026-10-13PN–261013

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – October 13, 2026

This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the October 6 patch are still available.

2026-10-06PN–261006

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – October 6, 2026

Custom Restricted Words

Unvaulted Battle Passes

Advanced Info Panel Updates

Protects

Ping System

Mystery Heroes

Map Voting

Map Updates

2026-09-17PN–260917

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – September 17, 2026

This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the September 8, 2026 patch are still available…

2026-09-10PN–260910

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – September 10, 2026

This is a hotfix patch. Replay codes from the September 8 patch are still available.

2026-08-20PN–260820

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – August 20, 2026

This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the August 19 update are still available.

2026-08-14PN–260814

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – August 14, 2026

This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the August 11 patch are still available.

2026-08-12PN–260812

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – August 12, 2026

This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the August 11 patch are still available.

2026-08-11PN–260811

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – August 11, 2026

In-Combat Feedback Improvements

Ping System Refactor

Challenges Updates

Movie Player Updates

Map Updates

2026-08-04PN–260804

Update on Unauthorized Peripheral Usage for Console Platforms

Hello, heroes! We're here today to update you all on our efforts to combat the use of unau…

2026-07-30PN–260730

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – July 30, 2026

The following patch notes are applicable only to a specific, limited-time game mode. The d…

2026-07-14PN–260714

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – July 14, 2026

The Excavation Initiative continues, rewarding you for doing what you'd already be doing: …

Item Changes

Added an infinite Joyride option for Shion under Settings > Heroes > Shion.

2026-07-02PN–260702

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – July 2, 2026

This is a hotifx update. Replay codes from the June 30 patch are still available.

2026-07-01PN–260701

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – July 1, 2026

This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the June 30 patch are still available.

2026-06-25PN–260625

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – June 25, 2026

This is a hotfix containing gameplay updates and bug fixes. Replay codes from the June 16 …

2026-06-24PN–260624

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – June 24, 2026

This is a hotfix containing gameplay updates. Replay codes from the June 16 patch are stil…

2026-06-23PN–260623

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – June 23, 2026

This is a hotfix containing gameplay updates. Replay codes from the June 16 patch are stil…

Slightly lowered payload speed. Increased payload unlock time after point capture. Increas…

2026-06-16PN–260616

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – June 16, 2026

Our Nintendo Switch™ client will be receiving a rebase, which will result in longer downlo…

Sound

Controls

Accessibility

Social

The Roster

Map Voting Updates

Practice Range

Post-Match Accolades

Streamer Mode

Assassin Amplifier - Epic General Weapon Item Cost reduced to 13000 (Down from 14000). Wea…

These changes are intended to improve the counter options in the General Items, particular…

2026-05-21PN–260521

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – May 21, 2026

This is a hotfix patch. All replay codes from the May 12th patch are still available.

2026-05-12PN–260512

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes - May 12, 2026

Progression

Changed the default setting for "Play Sound When Teammate Eliminated" and "Play Sound When…

Mystery Heroes

Skyline Nanites - Rare Ability General Item Bonus Damage to Airborne targets increased fro…

We're improving some under-utilized counter options and improving some of the anti-air opt…

2026-04-28PN–260428

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – April 28, 2026

4v4 Evolved is a limited time team deathmatch where it's all Emres with even starts, tweak…

2026-04-14PN–260414

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes - April 14, 2026

Post-Match Accolades

Map Voting Updates

Mystery Heroes Updates

2026-04-01PN–260401

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes - April 1, 2026

What's Underwatch?

Underlying Changes

2026-03-12PN–260312

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes - March 12, 2026

This is a bug fix patch. Replay codes from March 10, 2026 patch are still available.

2026-03-10PN–260310

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes - March 10, 2026

Emre only, 4v4. Are you ready to Slay?

2026-02-09PN–260209

Overwatch Retail Patch Notes - February 10, 2026

The new functionality for Praise is intended to be a quick way to celebrate a team kill or…

Praise

New Contextual Voice Lines and Functionality

Bug Fixes

Added all 5 new heroes. All Cleanses in the Advanced Info Panel have been separated betwee…

While almost all recent development on this feature was focused on providing accurate info…

Updated Look and Feel The revamped UI focuses on your friends and favorite heroes more tha…

Core Game Modes

Map Updates

Electrolytes - Common Survival General Item Added: Gain 30% Move Speed when you respawn. R…

Our goal with these changes is to increase the usability of lesser used Survival items, an…

2025-12-18PN–251218

Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes - December 18, 2025

This is a gameplay and bug fix update. Replay codes are still available.

2025-12-12PN–251212

Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes - December 12, 2025

This is a gameplay and bug fix update. Replay codes are still available.

2025-12-09PN–251209

Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes - December 9, 2025

Saves for Overhealth

Aim Assist

Disabled Antarctic Peninsula

Reflex Coating - Common Survival General Item Removed cooldown for Overhealth from being s…

We're beefing up some of the counter options in the general items, particularly against Do…

2025-11-06PN–251106

Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes - November 11, 2025

Player Progression Retired badges and sub-badges are accessible in the game again. Career …