The eagerly awaited final October update for Overwatch 2 has officially launched, introducing exciting new features including updates to Junkenstein’s Laboratory, substantial adjustments to Tank heroes, and further modifications to Sombra. Let’s explore all the details presented in Overwatch 2’s Patch Notes for October 29, 2024!
Players can engage in thrilling battles featuring randomized Hero mutations in the revamped Junkenstein’s Laboratory. / Activision Blizzard
Since its debut in 2016, Junkenstein’s Revenge has solidified its place as a beloved game mode during Halloween Terror events in Overwatch 2. In this well-known activity, players fight against a mad scientist known as Junkenstein, portrayed by Junkrat, alongside his creepy creations. This year, developers have replaced it with the innovative Junkenstein’s Laboratory, which premiers with Season 13: Spellbinder.
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The engaging Junkenstein’s Laboratory allows players to experiment and strategize with unpredictable hero “mutations,” a feature that has quickly become a fan favorite. In response to its popularity, the October 29 Patch Notes outline several changes to Junkenstein’s Laboratory. These adjustments are set to fine-tune various Hero abilities, and the thrilling game mode will be available to players until November 4, 2024.
Junkenstein’s Laboratory Changes:
Sombra is the focus of more modifications in the October 29, 2024 Overwatch 2 Patch Notes. /
The saga of Sombra continues as developers refine her abilities, including adjustments to Hack, Translocator, and EMP in this Patch. These modifications follow a series of adjustments made to Sombra, which included a significant nerf on October 15 and a subsequent hotfix just six days later on October 21.
Sombra:
Orisa:
Ramattra:
Wrecking Ball:
After establishing herself as a powerful meta Support Hero, Juno will face a slightly reduced effectiveness in this Patch, specifically with lowered healing output from her Orbital Ray ultimate ability.
Juno:
According to the official Patch Notes, significant changes to Overwatch 2’s matchmaking system are set to take effect in Season 13, aimed specifically at alleviating issues with queue times. These modifications will impact players participating in Open Queue, where Blizzard plans to match players across diverse group sizes, stating that “we now match players in wide groups, narrow groups, and solo players in the same matchmaking pool.”
