A new Overwatch 2 patch has just gone live on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch with some much-needed nerfs to Mauga.
Mauga has beendominating OW2since his release and players have gone fromBronze to Grandmasterby maining the latest tank hero.
On January 9, the devs finally implemented aseries of nerfsto the powerful Talon tank with massive changes to his health, ultimate, weapon, his life steal and more.
Mauga wasn’t the only hero getting nerfed. As players continue to complain about anti-heal, Ana’s Biotic Grenade was hit with a small nerf where its effect duration lasts half a second less.
That’s not all, though. The devs also implemented a series ofbuffs to Illariby increasing her ammo and improving her charge. Orisa also received some buffs with her damage falloff being completely removed.
Only time will tell if these changes improve the game for the second half of Season 8, but for now, it seems like Mauga could see a significant drop in the meta now following these major nerfs to his kit.
Full patch notes:
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