Overwatch PTR Patch Notes: Every Hero Update in the Feb. 26 Patch
By Liam Gambon
Overwatch PTR patch notes went live Wednesday night included changes to four heroes.
As with every new patch notes update, game developers for Overwatch release the new updates for testing in the PTR. The changes that are the most paid attention to are hero updates in which certain heroes either get a nerf or a buff.
Here are the hero updates for the February 26 Overwatch PTR Patch Notes.
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Overwatch PTR Patch Notes: Hero Updates
D.Va and Mei both received slight nerfs whereas Sigma and Solder: 76 both got buffs.
D.Va's boosters had their cooldown increased from 3 to 4 seconds, which does not change much, but slightly reduces the chances of her being able to quickly fly away from danger. Mei on the other hand, had her ice wall cooldown increased from 10 to 13 seconds, which is just a straight nerf to the hero.
Sigma's Gravitic Flux had its cost reduced by 10%, which is the perfect buff after the hero was nerfed heavily last patch. And Soldier: 76's Helix Rockets had their cooldown reduced from 8 to 6 seconds. So, while other heroes had their cooldowns increased, Soldier gains an advantage with being able to fire off his rockets at a more consistent rate.
Check out the full PTR patch notes here.