Blizzard is proactively addressing feedback about Mauga, the upcoming hero in Overwatch 2. During the character’s trial period, user data and feedback revealed he was underperforming, especially at higher skill tiers. Game director Aaron Keller discussed plans to buff Mauga’s survivability and increase his ability to deal damage against smaller targets.
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Overwatch 2’s Mauga “Felt Pretty Weak” During Free Trial, Will Receive Buffs For Season 8 LaunchMauga’s adjustments include receiving armor, an increase in the damage reduction from his Overrun ability, and more lifesteal on Cardiac Overdrive. The dual gatling guns, his signature weapons, will undergo significant changes, including alterations to bullet spreads, firing rates, and damage numbers.
The trial period proved valuable for Blizzard, offering insights and feedback from players that will be incorporated into significant changes before Mauga’s official launch. This approach of releasing new content in trial forms might become a template for future releases.
Beyond Mauga, the blog post addressed other Overwatch 2 developments. Blizzard is refining the Clash game mode to prevent overly long matches, tackling toxicity issues, and continuing efforts to enhance matchmaking and anti-cheat mechanisms.
In addition to Mauga, Blizzard unveiled a new map, Hanaoka, and teased two upcoming heroes: Venture, a damage hero in Season 10, and a support character codenamed Space Ranger, set for Season 12. This follows Blizzard’s recent decision to end the Overwatch League, signaling a shift in focus toward evolving competitive Overwatch in a new direction. Overall, these strategic adjustments demonstrate Blizzard’s commitment to delivering an optimized and engaging experience in Overwatch 2.