Overwatch/Patch 1.61.0.0
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| Release date | June 22, 2021 | ||||
| Latest version date | July 1, 2021 | ||||
| Version | 1.61.0.0 | ||||
| Initial build | 83584 | ||||
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Overwatch patch 1.61.0.0...
July 1, 2021
Hero Updates
General
- Hitscan damage now scales to 30% at maximum falloff range, down from 50% for the following heroes:
- Ashe
- Baptiste
- Bastion
- McCree
- Soldier: 76
- Widowmaker
- Wrecking Ball
Developer Comments: This change may be difficult to notice immediately as it scales damage over a range slightly more than before, but it will lower the impact of hitscan damage outside of their intended optimal ranges.
Bastion
Configuration: Recon
- Weapon spread reduced from 1.5 to 1.2
Developer Comments: We’re making Bastion’s Configuration: Recon weapon more reliable to help strengthen his run-and-gun gameplay when moving between spots he wants to post up with Configuration: Sentry.
D.Va
Call Mech
- Damage area reduced from 3 to 2.5 meters
- No longer builds ultimate charge while using Self Destruct until after her mech detonates
Developer Comments: No longer building ultimate charge in the window of time between using Self Destruct and when it detonates is targeted at Echo’s Duplicate ability when copying D.Va. Echo’s accelerated ultimate charge enabled her to have Call Mech available before the Self Destruct explosion went off, making it very difficult for enemies to find a safe place to hide.
Soldier: 76
Heavy Pulse Rifle
- Damage falloff is disabled while Tactical Visor is active
Developer Comments: This will make Tactical Visor effective for more than just the aim assist, which slightly loses some value as player aim improves.
Widowmaker
Widow’s Kiss
- Damage falloff range increased from 60-85 to 70-100 meters
Developer Comments: We’re adjusting Widowmaker’s optimal range to be slightly further out to account for some map locations where counter-sniping was common but just barely outside of the effective range with the damage falloff. For Widowmaker, the sniping damage falloff is mainly in place to restrict the lethality of mid-air grapple shots at the extreme distances possible on some maps.
Ashe's Deadlock Challenge
Celebrate the release of the new Overwatch novel, “Deadlock Rebels” by Lyndsay Ely, with Ashe’s Deadlock Challenge! Through July 5, earn limited-time rewards, including the new Deadlock Ashe skin, by playing games and watching Overwatch streams on Twitch.
Learn more about Ashe’s Deadlock Challenge on the Overwatch website.
General Updates
New Feature: Cross-Play
Cross-Play is now here, allowing players on different platforms to group up and play Overwatch together! All console players are required to make a Battle.net account and link it to their console account. Everyone who logs into Overwatch by the end of 2021 will receive a Golden Loot Box to celebrate. For more information, head to the Overwatch website for detailed instructions on linking a Battle.net account with your console, as well as answers to many frequently asked questions about Cross-Play.
General
- All Recent Players and Avoided Players lists have been cleared with this update
Hero Updates
General
- With the introduction of Cross-Play, we are bringing balance between platforms to be in parity with one another. These changes are labeled as Parity Adjustments and apply to all matches
- (Parity Adjustment) Enemy AI in Archives no longer do less damage on console platforms
Ana
Biotic Rifle
- (Parity Adjustment) Darts no longer have increased projectile size on console platforms
Ashe
B.O.B.
- (Parity Adjustment) No longer does less damage on console platforms
Symmetra
Sentry Turret
- (Parity Adjustment) No longer deals less damage on console platforms
Torbjörn
Deploy Turret
- (Parity Adjustment) No longer does less damage on console platforms
Bug Fixes
General
- Fixed a bug that caused the Play vs. AI game mode to not appear within the All Modes context menu in the Career Profile
- Fixed a bug in 4v4 Team Deathmatch that caused score pings to playback too loudly
Maps
Busan
- Fixed a bug that caused players to become stuck on a specific section of the train station
Heroes
Doomfist
- Fixed a bug with breakable objects not breaking properly when using Rising Uppercut
- Fixed a bug where McCree could rarely avoid being lifted by Rising Uppercut if using Combat Roll
D.Va
- Fixed a bug that allowed her Call Mech ability to damage enemies through walls
Symmetra
- Fixed a bug that caused her Teleporter to not appear directly beneath her when cast within Zarya’s Graviton Surge
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