Overwatch 2 Patch Notes

Every Overwatch 2 patch we have covered, newest first. Updated 4 November 2026.

Latest: Overwatch Patch Notes (November 3, 2026): Genji Deflect Nerf, Tank Buffs and the Taking Reign Event

Overwatch 2

Season 5's midseason patch shortens Genji's Deflect, buffs Junker Queen, Mauga and Reaper, trims Ana and Doctrine, and starts the Taking Reign event.

  • TL;DR
  • The biggest changes
  • Tank changes
  • Damage changes
  • Support changes
  • Stadium
  • Events and system changes
  • Bug fixes worth knowing
  • What it means for players

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