Overwatch Patch Notes (Updated September 2026)
The latest Overwatch update came out on September 22, 2026. This page keeps the last 6 updates. Every hero buff and nerf of the latest Overwatch updates, Stadium changes and bug fixes, newest first.
Last Updated
Season 4
Season start August 11, 2026
Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – September 17, 2026
Hero changes
- NerfArmor reduced from 325 to 275 (5v5).
- NerfArmor reduced from 300 to 250 (6v6).
- NerfFocused Fusion - Major Perk. Damage per bullet reduced from 45 to 36.
- NerfPropulsors. Fuel drain rate increased from 25 to 30.
- NerfFusion Repeater. Damage reduced from 16 to 15.
- NerfFusion Repeater. Cooldown increased from 4 to 5 seconds.
Hotfix Update
- This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the September 8, 2026 patch are still available.
Bug Fixes
Stadium
- Fixed a gameplay issue with Mercy in Stadium. She has been re-enabled in all Stadium queues.
Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – September 10, 2026
Hotfix Patch
- This is a hotfix patch. Replay codes from the September 8 patch are still available.
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue with Ramattra's Ravenous Vortex that caused additional unintended delay before it could be detonated.
- Fixed a bug with Jetpack Cat that allowed Purr to go through enemy barriers.
- Fixed an issue that affected the range of Vendetta's Palatine Fang in some instances.
Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – September 8, 2026
Hero changes
- NerfArmor reduced from 325 to 300. (6v6)
- NerfPlasma Saber. Damage reduced from 65 to 60.
- BuffPower Barrier. Cast time decreased from 0.065s to 0.016s.
- ChangePower Barrier. Notches on side of shield reduced in size.
- BuffCall Mech. Transformation duration has been reduced from 1.95 to 0.95 seconds.
- ChangeCall Mech. A new first-person bootup animation lasting 1 second has been added.
- BuffPortable Fusion Repeater. Spread reduced from 2 to 1.75 degrees.
- NerfPortable Fusion Repeater. Minimum falloff range reduced from 30 to 20 meters.
- BuffMech base health increased from 175 to 200. (5v5)
- BuffUltimate Cost reduced by 6%.
- NerfBase armor reduced from 150 to 125.
- BuffChainguns. Maximum spread when firing a single gun reverted from 1.5 to 1 degree.
- NerfChainguns. Maximum spread when firing both guns increased from 4 to 5 degrees.
- NerfChainguns. Damage falloff minimum range when firing both guns reduced from 15 to 10 meters.
- BuffBarrier Projector. Cooldown reduced from 12 to 10 seconds. (5v5)
- NerfBarrier Projector. Duration reduced from 8 to 7 seconds.
- NerfAdaptive Barrier – Major Perk. Duration reduced from 1.5 to 1 second.
- NerfParticle Barrier. Cooldown increased from 11 to 12 seconds. (5v5)
- ChangeDancing Blaze. Reduced the amount of visual effects enemies see when impacted by Dancing Blaze.
- BuffVermillion Revival. Cast time reduced from 3 to 2.5 seconds.
- NerfRelentless Barrage – Minor Perk. Refunded automatic bolts reduced from 8 to 5.
- NerfRevdraw Crossbow. Damage reduced from 30 to 28.
- NerfTake Aim. Explosive Bolt explosion damage reduced from 80 to 75.
- ChangeTake Aim. Explosive bolt impact sound effects reduced.
- NerfNitro Boost – Minor Perk. Bonus speed reduced from 125% to 100%.
- BuffConcussion Mine. Cooldown reduced from 8 to 7 seconds.
- BuffHelix Rifle. Weapon projectile speed increased from 90 to 120.
- NerfHelix Rifle. Damage reduced from 9 to 8.5.
- NerfTracking Shot. Damage reduced from 9 to 8.5.
- BuffTremor Charge. Cooldown reduced from 8.5 to 7 seconds.
- NerfTeleporter. Placement range reduced from 30 to 25 meters.
- NerfTeleporter. Teleport reuse cooldown increased from 1 to 1.25 seconds.
- NerfAnchor Bolts – Major Perk. Deploy turrets increased throw range reduced from 50% to 25%.
- BuffRivet Gun. Secondary fire spread reduced from 4.5 to 4 degrees.
- BuffPalatine Fang. Initial Swing delay reduced from 0.3 to 0.15 seconds.
- NerfPalatine Fang. Horizontal swing duration reduced from 0.25 to 0.2 seconds.
- BuffPalatine Fang. Combo link duration increased from 0.75 to 0.9 seconds.
- NerfWhirlwind Dash. Recovery increased from 0.5 to 0.75 seconds.
- NerfSundering Blade. Recovery increased from 0.2 to 0.5 seconds.
- ChangeSundering Blade. Camera pitch is no longer fully locked during the slash.
- ChangeTake Aim. Updated Widowmaker's Take Aim charge sound effects for the default, Mythic, and Hello Kitty weapons. These sound effects now increase in intensity when the charge level is above 50%.
- BuffImmortality Field. Unkillable health threshold increased from 20% to 25%.
- BuffImmortality Field. Cooldown reduced from 22 to 20 seconds.
- BuffImmortality Field. Health increased from 125 to 150.
- NerfHealth reduced from 200 to 175.
- BuffArmor increased from 50 to 75.
- ChangeIncreased sound priority and volume of base movement and Frenetic Flight.
- NerfBiotic Pawjectiles. Damage and healing per projectile reduced from 4.5 to 4.
- ChangeLifeline. Stuns and mobility locking effects on a carried target now disconnect Lifeline.
- ChangeLifeline. Allies now automatically accept Lifeline when over a death plane.
- NerfHealing Ofuda. Projectile travel speed reduced from 24 to 18 meters per second.
- NerfHealing Ofuda. Maximum seeking range reduced from 35 to 30 meters.
- NerfProtection Suzu. Phased out invulnerability duration reduced from 0.65 to 0.5 seconds.
- NerfProtection Suzu. Explosion radius reduced from 5 to 4 meters.
- BuffRestorative Stream. Regeneration rate increased from 12.5% to 15% per second.
- NerfRestorative Stream. Line of sight timeout reduced from 5 to 3 seconds.
- NerfHarmony Orb. Line of sight timeout reduced from 5 to 3 seconds.
Stadium changes
- BuffMEKA Ejector - Power. Ultimate Charge cost reduction increased to 60% (Up from 50%).
- NerfCut 'Em Gracie - Power. Return damage reduced to 30 (Down from 40).
- BuffLaceration - Power. Cooldown reduction per target increased to 2.5s (Up from 2s).
- NerfApex Bloodlust - Power. Lifesteal per stack reduced to 4% (Down from 5%).
- BuffFalconer - Power. Attack speed bonus increased to 50% (Up from 30%).
- NerfFalconer - Power. Ultimate Charge gain reduced to 10% (Down from 25%).
- NerfTerritorial - Power. Damage reduced to 20% of healing (Down from 30%).
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Hero Updates
Stadium Updates
Bug Fixes
General
- Fixed a bug where Battlepass XP was not granted for Stadium Quick Play Matches.
- Fixed a bug with the "Solus Victorem 2026 Finals" Spray.
- Fixed a bug where the kill feed would sometimes be out of order.
- Fixed several issues with the After Match Rewards summary.
- Fixed several issues with the ping system.
- Removed the High Precision Mouse Input setting, as the problem it was built to solve has now been addressed through other means. The setting's removal does not change how mouse input functions in-game.
Heroes
- Mercy
- Fixed an issue causing Mercy's Flash Heal ability to not be counted for the "Support Ability Mastery" or "Master of Life and Death" daily challenges.
- D.Mon
- Fixed an issue with the "Toggle Boosters" setting.
Maps
- Fixed a bug with the Black Forest map. It is now re-enabled.
Stadium
- Fixed an issue where Mercy's Sympathetic Recovery passive wasn't properly working in Stadium.
- Fixed an issue where Cut 'Em Gracie would sometimes pull targets not stuck by the blade.
Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – August 20, 2026
Hero changes
- ChangeFixed an issue where Mizuki could reach unintended locations.
Hotfix Update
- This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the August 19 update are still available.
Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – August 19, 2026
Client Update
- This is an update requiring an update to the game client. Replay codes have been wiped.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue with the Eichenwalde map; this map has been re‑enabled in the competitive rotation.
- Fixed an issue with the Genji Mythic voice lines that prevented them from playing.
- Fixed an issue where banked tier skips earned prior to Season 4 were not applying to the Season 4 Battle Pass.
- Fixed an issue where unclaimed items from previous seasons were not being granted.
Frequently asked questions
- When was the last Overwatch patch?
- The latest Overwatch update came out on September 22, 2026. This page keeps the last 6 updates.
- Which heroes were nerfed in the last balance patch?
- The balance update of September 17, 2026 nerfed D.Mon.