Overwatch Patch Notes - July 14, 2026: Major Hero Updates
This patch brings significant changes to various heroes, impacting gameplay dynamics and balance. Key adjustments include cooldown reductions, damage tweaks, and ability enhancements.
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July 2 Hotfix Restores Shion's Execution During Reload
A one-fix Overwatch update removes the reload lockout that prevented Shion from activating Execution, with June 30 replay codes left intact.
July 1 Hotfix Cuts Community Crafted Challenge Requirements
Three Community Crafted objectives become substantially faster, including a 20-to-3 reduction for the mode's different-hero win challenge.
Community Crafted Goes Live in Overwatch's June 30 Client Update
The creator-built Arcade mode rewrites almost the entire roster through July 13, arriving alongside a client patch and a new round of bug fixes.
June 25 Hotfix Tightens Shion's Execution and Retunes Stadium
Shion's Execution becomes harder to land and gains recovery time, while a broad Stadium pass moves several early outliers back toward the field.
June 24 Hotfix Lowers Anima Strike Challenge Requirements
Blizzard trims the daily and weekly match requirements for Anima Strike, reducing the highest daily target and lowering two weekly milestones.
June 23 Hotfix Slows Neon Junction's Payload Timing
Overwatch's June 23 update reduces payload speed and lengthens two key waits on Neon Junction, giving defenders more time to contest the Hybrid map.
Suravasa Map Reworks Enhance Readability and Navigation
The latest updates to Suravasa aim to improve gameplay experience by enhancing sightlines and simplifying navigation, while maintaining the map's visual appeal.
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