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TheOverwatch 2Roadhog rework has been teased for a November update that may improve his role as a tank. Like manyOverwatch 2heroes, Roadhog was carried forward from the original game, but the community has been anticipating changes for the character.
A rework forOverwatch 2’s Roadhog has been in the works for a while. Though Blizzard has hinted at what changes Roadhog mains can expect, nothing specific has been shared. Like most oftheOverwatchheroesthat transitioned toOverwatch 2, Roadhog has already undergone some adjustments. Despite the tweaks that have already been made to Roadhog, the hero remains underplayed competitively. Similar to competitive play, manyOverwatch 2players in the standard game modes also opt to use alternative tanks.Overwatch 2is set to release the big Roadhog changes in a November patch.
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TheOverwatch Cavalry Twitter accounthas noted that a big update may be coming to Roadhog in seven days, according to a tweet from a dev. LeadOverwatch 2hero designer Alec Dawson hinted at important changes dropping but didn’t specify anything in his response. Dawson’s hint was a GIF ofThe Ringshared with anOverwatch 2fan asking about the Roadhog rework, with the GIF saying “7 days.” Regardless of whether the November 14Overwatch 2update has the full rework or just parts of it, players can expect an anticipated adjustment on that day. In the past,Blizzard has revealed aspects of the Roadhog revamp, with several alterations in the works.
When is the Roadhog Rework Coming?
Roadhog will be able to protect teammates and control the battlefield better and his power will be distributed in another way while maintaining his core play style. AlthoughOverwatch 2players expected the Roadhog adjustments in October, the update seemingly took longer. BecauseBlizzard gave theOverwatch 2Roadhog rework more time, all of his problems may be resolved in one patch. When moving from the first title toOverwatch 2, Roadhog’s gun, Chain Hook, and Ultimate ability were changed. While Blizzard has reworked theOverwatch 2hero in the past, Roadhog remains ignored by competitive andOverwatchLeague players.
Given that it has only been hinted at, it’s currently unclear what Roadhog players can expect from next week’s update.The lastOverwatch 2updatebuffed D.Va and nerfed Doomfist, potentially creating its own balancing problems. With Roadhog’s rework expected next week,Overwatch 2may be inundated with the hero later this month. Should the alterations fix Roadhog’s problems, the character may also return to competitive play after a long absence from it.
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