New Overwatch 2 patch notes were released on October 29, 2024. With the latest update, players can experience a range of hero balance updates that improve the game's quality of life. Certain balance updates, such as Ramattra's Pummel, have been reverted to their original state, while heroes like Sombra and Wrecking Ball have received buffs.This article explores the latest Overwatch 2 patch notes. Overwatch 2 patch notes for October 29, 2024Arcade Updates with Overwatch 2 patch notesJunkenstein’s Laboratory changes with Overwatch 2 patch notesWe have been excited to see everyone playing and trying out the different mutations Junkenstein’s Laboratory for the last couple of weeks. As we enter the final week of this limited-time event we are going to make some adjustments to the different mutations each hero can receive before each round. Junkenstein’s Laboratory will still be playable in the Arcade through November 4.AsheTrail by FireDamage to burning targets now earns an additional 30% ultimate charge, previously 25%Fire and FuryThe Viper's shots on burning targets now reduces the cooldowns of Coach Gun and Dynamite by 7%, previously 5%.Demon's WardWe have increased the health of the shield from the deployed Barrier Projector to 600 from 300.D.VaAnti-BoostFixed an issue where Booster impact was dealing extra damage in addition to the anti-healing debuff.No EscapeWeapon Damage increase is reduced to 75% was 100%.GenjiScary SpeedShuriken critical hits now increases attack speed by 3%, up to 10 stacks, for 10 seconds, previously increased attack speed by 2%, up to 15 stacks, for 10 seconds.Vampiric DeflectDeflect now heals for 15% of your max health per second, previously 10%.Bitter RevengeDeflect now causes the next Swift Strike to deal up to 75% more damage based on the damage prevented, previously 50%.Master WardCooldown is now increased by 3 seconds, previously 5 seconds.KirikoNot Your TimeNow delivers 30% extra healing to allies below 50% health, previously 25% extra healing.Drawn TogetherAfter teleporting, grant the nearest ally 75 Overhealth for 5 seconds, previously 50 Overhealth.UnburdenedAfter throwing a Protection Suzu, attack speed is increased by 20% for 10 second, previously 5 seconds.Vindictive VisionDamaging enemies farther than 12 meters now reveals them for 5 seconds, previously 3 seconds.Spirit World's GiftProtection Suzu now heals Kiriko for extra 100 health and grants and 25% movement speed for 5 seconds, previously 80 health for 3 seconds.MercyMend and MarMercy now heals all allies within 20 meters for 150% of the damage she deals while not in Valkyrie, previously 100%. Healing for damage dealt while Valkyrie is active remains at 200%.Power for a PriceCaduceus Staff's damage boost now heals attached targets for 10% of their damage dealt to enemies, previously 7.5%.Sustained ServantThe cooldown is reduced to 7 seconds, previously 10 seconds.Witches Never DieWe have increased the health of the shield health from the deployed Barrier Projector to 600 from 300.Fall from GraceWhile using Angelic Descent, Movement Speed is now increased by 20%, previously 15%.MoiraFrightening FascinationSecondary Fire now stays locked to targets at a 40% narrow angle, previously from 50%.Siphon StrikeQuick Melee now restores 15% of Max Biotic energy, previously 10%.EquilibriumNow reduces movement speed by 20%, previously 30%.OrisaFlight by NightWhile casting Javelin Spin, Orisa gains free flight and 15% increased movement speed.MegamonsterGain 200% Overhealth while being slowed by 20%, previously 35%.Waning WhirlwindJavelin Spin now instantly depletes 90% of Max Augmented Fusion Driver's Overheat meter, previously 50%.Chilling BlowEnergy Javelin now instantly depletes 90% of Augmented Fusion Driver's Overheat meter, previously 50%.Arcane EnergyEnergy Javelin now has 20% reduced cooldown, previously 15%.Violence BegottenCritical hits now increases attack speed by 8% for 5 seconds, previously 6%.PharahScare-ial SuperiorityAfter using Jump Jets and Jet Dash, Pharah deals 20% more damage now for only 3 seconds, previously 5 seconds.ReaperSwift ShadowShadow Step cast time now reduced by 30%, previously 35%.ZenyattaHallowed SpeedHarmony orb now buffs target with 20% movement speed, previously 25%.Master and DiscipleZenyatta now gains a 40% effective Harmony Orb on himself, previously 50%. The ally Harmony Orb effectiveness remains the same at 20% with Overwatch 2 patch notes.Competitive Updates with Overwatch 2 patch notesStarting in Season 13 for games of Open Queue Competitive, we now match players in wide groups, narrow groups, and solo players in the same matchmaking pool. This change is aimed at helping groups of any size in Open Queue from having to wait extremely long wait times to find a match. We will be removing the Wide Group modifier and notification UI in Open Queue Competitive in a future update.Hero Balance with Overwatch 2 patch notesTankOrisaBase health increased from 125 to 175.Base armor reduced from 350 to 300 with Overwatch 2 patch notes.Energy JavelinDamage reduced from 80 to 70.FortifyNo longer reduces Fusion Driver heat generation.RamattraPummelReverted to pierce barriers again.No longer deals critical damage to barriers.Wrecking BallQuad CannonsAmmo increased from 80 to 100.Grappling ClawDuration increased from 6 to 8 seconds.SombraHackNow exits stealth when hacking an enemy target with Overwatch 2 patch notes.TranslocatorDelay before entering stealth reduced from 0.5 to 0.33 seconds.Fade in time reduced from 0.3 to 0.15 second.EMPUltimate cost reduced by 10%.JunoOrbital RayHealing reduced from 100 to 85 health per second.Bug Fixes with Overwatch 2 patch notesGeneralFixed an issue where the auto-requeue for Quick Play was not working correctly.Fixed an issue that did not allow some OWL Player Icons to be purchased individually with Overwatch 2 patch notes.Fixed an issue with the HDR setting causing the game screen to turn black.Fixed an issue where the first purchase attempt of a golden weapon failed.Fixed an issue that caused Grey Overwatch League Overwatch 2 skins to be missing from the hero gallery.In a previous update, fixed a crash in the hero gallery with Overwatch 2 patch notes.MapsDoradoFixed an issue where the payload could be contested from unintended places on Dorado.HeroesMercyFixed a bug with jump/crouch cancel staying active for longer than intended.In a previous update, fixed an issue where players with Pink Mercy and Rose Gold Mercy skins equipped could not hear pistol sounds in first person.ReaperFixed an issue where reaper would sometimes not play custom shadow step sounds in first person.ReinhardtIn a previous update, fixed an issue where the All Might Reinhardt skin would not play Ultimate sounds.That's all there is to know about the latest Overwatch 2 patch notes. 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