Overwatch/Patch 0.8.0.0b

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Patch 0.8.0.0b
Overwatch
Release dateNovember 9, 2015;
8 years ago
 (2015-11-09)
Version0.8.0.0b
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Patch 0.8.0.0a Patch 0.8.1.0
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Patches category, Overwatch

Overwatch patch 0.8.0.0b is the third minor patch since the start of the Overwatch closed beta.

Patch Highlights

  • New Hero added: D.Va (Tank)
  • New Hero added: Genji (Offense)
  • New Hero added: Mei (Defense)
  • New Map added: Hollywood (Point Capture/Payload Hybrid)

Hero Balance Changes

  • Mercy
    • Resurrection - Effect now happens at the end of the cast time, instead of the start
  • McCree
    • Peacekeeper - Damage is now reduced at long ranges
    • Deadeye - Duration significantly reduced
  • Pharah
    • Rocket Launcher - Rate of fire has been slightly reduced
  • Symmetra
    • Photon Shield - Cooldown has been significantly reduced
    • Sentry Turret - Cooldown has been significantly reduced
  • Widowmaker
    • Infra-Sight - Widowmaker can no longer gain ultimate charge while Infra-Sight is active

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent Junkrat’s RIP-Tire VO from playing
  • Fixed several bugs that allowed Reaper to enter or exit enemy team spawn rooms
  • Fixed several client-side crashes