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class=\"spgn__article__content__main spgn__content\">\n\t\t<p>Blizzard implemented a patch update catered toward stabilizing the meta in Overwatch 2\u2019s Stadium mode, the newest competitive mode for the team-based hero shooter. The developers increased bounty caps from 2,000 to 3,000, thereby widening opportunities for comebacks in a game mode that rewards steamrolling the opponent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the buff for the comeback mechanic,\u00a0heroes received balancing as well. Overpowered picks, such as Zarya, were nerfed, while underperforming heroes, such as Ana, received minor buffs to their kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-facade__wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:56.20%;\">\n\t\t\t\t<img \n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"youtube-facade__img js-activate\" \n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/schtk917iRU\/hqdefault.jpg\" \n\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/schtk917iRU\/hqdefault.jpg 658w, https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/schtk917iRU\/maxresdefault.jpg 1280w\" \n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 659px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display:block;\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter 6 | Collaboration Trailer\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"youtube-facade__button js-activate\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg height=\"60\" width=\"60\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M66.52,7.33a8,8,0,0,0-5.64-5.66C56.52,0,34,0,34,0S11.48,0,7.12,1.67A8,8,0,0,0,1.48,7.33,84.11,84.11,0,0,0,0,24a84.11,84.11,0,0,0,1.48,16.67,8,8,0,0,0,5.64,5.66C11.48,48,34,48,34,48s22.52,0,26.88-1.67a8,8,0,0,0,5.64-5.66A84.11,84.11,0,0,0,68,24,84.11,84.11,0,0,0,66.52,7.33ZM27,34V14l18,10Z\" fill=\"#f00\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<polygon points=\"45 24 27 14 27 34\" fill=\"#fff\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"youtube-facade__iframe\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/schtk917iRU\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-src-autoplay=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/schtk917iRU?autoplay=1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tframeborder=\"0\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tallow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tallowfullscreen\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter 6 | Collaboration Trailer\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are all the full <a href=\"https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/patch-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-economy\"><strong>Economy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased bounty cap to 3,000 (up from 2,000).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-armory\"><strong>Armory<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced timer from 100 seconds to 75 seconds in rounds 1 and 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced timer from 75 seconds to 60 seconds in round 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tank\"><strong>Tank<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zarya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced cash income from damage and healing by 12.5%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-damage\"><strong>Damage<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cassidy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced income from damage and healing by 12.5%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reaper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revolving Ruin &#8211; Power\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced Attack Speed per stack to 4% (down from 5%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased maximum stacks to 10 (up from 8).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wraith Renewal &#8211; Power\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fixed an issue where Wraith Renewal healing was always being doubled, regardless of what your current Life was.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spirited to Slay &#8211; Power\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fixed an issue that caused Reaper&#8217;s cooldowns to be reset without getting an Elimination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-support\"><strong>Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home Remedy &#8211; Power\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased Overhealth gain to 200% (up from 100%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dreamy &#8211; Power\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decreased heal to 80% (down from 100%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased duration to 4s (down from 8s).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venomous &#8211; Power\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased damage to 50 (up from 30).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick Scope \u2013 Rare Hero Weapon Item\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased Weapon Power to +10% (up from 5%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I.V. 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