Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

All Gameplay Changes in Overwatch 2

All the changes to the gameplay.

Overwatch 2 has several gameplay changes compared to the first game to balance the game more. These changes give every Hero in the game a Passive unique to their Class and new incentives for playing each of them. Generally, while there aren't many changes to gameplay, there are many specific Hero changes. These are all the gameplay changes in Overwatch 2.

Recommended Videos

All Gameplay changes in Overwatch 2

Several gameplay changes in every game mode of Overwatch 2 apply to every Hero in the game. There are a number of changes made to individual classes, such as the changes made to Tank Heroes, but these are the broader changes in the game that apply to every game mode. This is everything that has changed when compared to the first game:

  • Ultimate Charge
    • Players retain 30% of their Ultimate charge when switching Heroes.
    • Attacking Tanks will provide 50% less Ultimate charge.
    • Attacking characters with Overhealth will provide 50% less Ultimate charge.
  • Class Changes
    • All Damage Heroes gain a 25% movement and reload speed buff for 2.5 seconds whenever they eliminate an enemy player. This buff does not stack but will be refreshed after each elimination.
    • All Tanks have 30% increased knockback resistance.
    • All Supports heal 15 HP per second after not taking damage for 1.5 seconds.

Related: Is the Season 1 Battle Pass worth buying in Overwatch 2?

  • General Changes
    • All forms of increased Health or Armor from abilities are classified as Overhealth.
    • Armor health reduces all incoming damage by 30%.
    • The last attack against Armor will reduce its damage based on how much the overall damage is.

For more Overwatch 2 guides, check out All Damage Hero Changes in Overwatch 2 on Pro Game Guides.


Pro Game Guides is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Roblox BedWars: Free kits this week (April 2024)
Read Article Manor Lords On the Edge Mode Guide – How to survive raids
Manor Lords Militia preparing for a battle
Read Article How to get Charcoal in Manor Lords
Manor Lords Charcoal Kiln building
Read Article TFT Cheat Sheets | Set 11: Inkborn Fables – Champions, Traits, Augments, & Items
Read Article How to get sheep in Manor Lords
Sheeps eating grass in Manor Lords
Related Content
Read Article Roblox BedWars: Free kits this week (April 2024)
Read Article Manor Lords On the Edge Mode Guide – How to survive raids
Manor Lords Militia preparing for a battle
Read Article How to get Charcoal in Manor Lords
Manor Lords Charcoal Kiln building
Read Article TFT Cheat Sheets | Set 11: Inkborn Fables – Champions, Traits, Augments, & Items
Read Article How to get sheep in Manor Lords
Sheeps eating grass in Manor Lords
Author
Adam Aguilar
Adam Aguilar has been playing a variety of genres since childhood but gravitates towards story driven RPGs like the Final Fantasy series or horror games like the Resident Evil and Silent Hill series. He enjoys analyzing themes found within video games and has been writing about them for over 5 years now. As a Contributing Writer for PGG, Adam has been known to cover anything from Phasmophobia to Genshin Impact!

Write A Comment

All Gameplay Changes in Overwatch 2

Comments are on moderation and will be approved in a timely manner. Please read the following rules before commenting:

  • All comments must be on topic and add something of substance to the post
  • No swearing or inappropriate words
  • No asking or begging for anything free
  • Do not attempt to start a poll in the comments
  • Comments in all CAPS will be removed
  • We reserve the right to remove a comment for any reason
  • Do not impersonate a staff member or influencer

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.