Heard there's gonna be some character tweaks, particularly to McCree's damage output against tank enemies and D.Va getting a potential damage buff, as she was originally intended to be an aggressive tank character like Winston.

Blizzard is currently considering the possibility of a future update to add cross-platform play for console versions of the game.

https://www.destructoid.com/blizzard...s-366247.phtml

Loootttt of update news, most of it sounds great.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-big-questions

Quick Summary:

• There's a big discussion about how the ranked mode works (which is still targeting the end of June). It's now a system where you can rank up and down. The game will try to match you by skill, and at equal party sizes. The seasons will last about 2.5 months.
• There will be more information about the new maps and heroes coming starting a bit later into the Summer.
• They're already working on updates all the way through to early next year so they have a steady rate of new content, though they're open to changing the rate based on community feedback.
• The first few new heroes will be released one at a time since beta players reacted very negatively to three being released at once.
• Jeff confirms Sombra is real and that we haven't found all the hints in the game about her yet. Apparently I wasn't thorough enough. Presumably she's the first new hero coming.
• They're open to the idea of Xbox and PlayStation players playing together, but have made no progress on this topic as of yet.
• Jeff notes that the server runs at a tick rate of 60, though that the client could be updated to run at 60 as well if more people are willing to test it in the custom game mode. Currently it doesn't work for about 20% of their player base and they need more people to test it before it can be rolled out to Quick Play. He does say most of the killed around corner issues are from latency though, and not the tick rate.
• McCree's Fan The Hammer damage is getting nerfed so that it doesn't kill tanks, definitely kills lightweight heroes, and maybe kills medium health heroes.
• D.Va is either going to get a damage buff (mostly in terms of lowering the rate at which damage drops off over distance) or survivability buff, but not both. They're testing both options currently. This will be later than the McCree nerf, which sounds like it's soon.

1 Fan would kill a tank? That shouldn't happen, but high damage output should be a trade off for low defense/hp

Apparently the game has a semi-hidden penalty system in place that just goes after rage quitters.

https://www.destructoid.com/overwatc...s-367331.phtml

Doesn't seem like too much of an actual deterrent.....

No actual "benefits" of "leveling" right now is there? I mean, other than free loot boxes or w/e

Just time as a deterrent since it would take four times as long to level up and get free loot boxes. Might have a side effect where those people might just end up purchasing more loot boxes than they would have normally.

I sincerely hope taking invites doesn't count. I leave games in a hot second if I get a chance to group up.

I actually think it does, because I got that warning the other day, and I've always stuck around in losing efforts. Only time I ever quit out was joining invites or if I happened to time out while on daddy duty.

Yeah, its very minor because it's casual play. I'm assuming ranked will have harsher penalties.

Feel like actually forcing a player to a "timeout" period would be more effective.

It's a pretty common penalty so I can see it. Seems to work alright in Rocket League.

Blizzard announced the current userbase for the game is at 10 million players. Gained around 3 million more players since their last announcement a little under 2 weeks ago.

https://www.destructoid.com/overwatc...s-368506.phtml

It does count, you shouldn't have to worry about the penalty unless you leave 4 in a row. They gauge off your last 20 games so grouping up with friends will get your attendance count back up unless you all constantly leave.


The warning stays on your screen until Blizzard deems you worthy. I tested this all out.

got this again on Xbox One if anyone wanted to group up some time and fuck shit up

I was hoping to get it for Father's Day, but had to make unexpected repairs on my wife's car.

It is unquestionably the next game to purchase for me. If there were a way to trade in my digital games, I would be able to get it for sure.

Can't fucking wait. Been watching the Overwatch porn to hold me over :D

playing as widow maker
27 eliminations
15 objective kills
2 kills followed by a high noon shutdown
2 other ultimate shutdowns

No play of the game

Not even on the mvp board

Go fuck yourself overwatch

Ouch.

Ranked mode details

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GAOaXSVZVTM

Arrives end of June
Season length now around 2.5 months
Competitive mode format changes, assault game mode changes
Getting rid of league tiers, displays skill rating (MMR) instead.
Cosmetic awards for competitive participation, new "golden gun" cosmetic system.

You can typically find me and Figgy in a group when we're both on.

Berg, what is your gamertag, bruh?

Misterpi55(five five)

Sounds good, it's better when you have a team. Otherwise I wouldn't be bothering everyone

Getting away from Junkrat/Torbjorn, I'm starting to get real good at Mercy and Hanzo

Y'all making me want to triple dip so I can get a good group going for once, but timezones would probably fuck with that anyway.

Sorry for missing out. I'll try to join up.

Do you play on PC at all?

I will be once I get my spare room in my new place sorted out, hopefully by the weekend if my chair arrives.

I have a Discord and a couple friends that can go in battle. One guy sounds serious all the time, but mostly we all just want to have fun and secure the payload. He also reacts to being shot/damaged over the mic. His name is KingFat and he doesn't know he's a legend in his own right

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Holy shit, that timing

The Weekly Brawl is all SUPPORT this week. Up to 2 of each character though. Can't go all BASTION or TORBJORN on ppl

Recent patch for the PC version disabled the "Avoid this player" feature since it was causing problems with the game's matchmaking system. Apparently people were abusing the system to avoid playing against skilled players instead of the idea of it being used more against griefers or cheaters.
https://www.destructoid.com/blizzard...e-370317.phtml


Blizzard is also going after those who quit matches for the game's competitive mode with bans among the punishment options being issued. Same 75% EXP penalty as leaving matches in Quick Play mode but with the added kicker of being suspended for a series of matches or banned for the current season.
http://beta.egmnow.com/articles/news...sult-in-a-ban/

Forgot to share this kickass Play of the Game the other night (I actually submitted it to Kotaku Highlight Reel)

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LOL! Saw this on your feed - ridiculous. You had a pretty badass Reaper highlight too.

Had a few. I never really used the guy but I'm finding him pretty fun and deadly so long as I compensate for the slow fire rate.

He's getting nerfed soon on the consoles.

30% damage nerf. Seems brutal, it'll be interesting.

30% damage nerf? I would have went with a range nerf. Shotguns should sting. They're shotguns.

Not a fan of the 'aesthetic balance' thing Bungie and now Blizzard are doing.