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Mei returns to Overwatch 2 next week with Hero Balance update nerfing D Va Genji and more

Mei is returning to Overwatch 2 next week (Images via Blizzard Entertainment) Overwatch 2 removed Mei from the game temporarily on November 1 due to a bug in her ability. And ever since, the Damage Hero 'Mei' has been absent from the title. However, she will return next week along with a major update that balances numerous Heroes. has been a massive success, amassing a player base of 25 million players within 10 days of launch. The first-person Hero shooter title pits two teams of five players against each other using Heroes with unique abilities and powers. The upcoming week will be huge for the title as it is a significant update bringing back fan favorite Mei and nerfing several Heroes, thus shaking the Hero meta of the game.

Everything fans need to know about Mei s return to Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 Mei "Ice Wall" is temporarily removed from the game due to a Bug

Mei has been temporarily removed from the game due to the "Ice Wall" bug, and will be back on November 15th with the Hero Balance Update. Overwatch 2 Mei "Ice Wall" is temporarily removed from the game due to a Bug Mei has been temporarily removed from the game due to the "Ice Wall" bug, and will be back on November 15th with the Hero Balance Update. Mei is a Damage Hero in Overwatch 2, and her primary responsibilities include dealing damage and seeking out engagements. One of her abilities, the 'Ice Wall,' enables other Heroes to use their powers to reach places on the map where players aren't supposed to be. Taking advantage of such a glitch was considered cheating by many in the community. Hence, Blizzard quickly responded and temporarily disabled Mei from the roster. However, fans now have an idea of when she will return. As mentioned in the official Blizzard forums, Mei will officially return to Overwatch 2 on November 15. Despite being a , Mei acts more like a hybrid of Support and Damage role. She can block off enemies with her Ice Wall and freeze them using her Endothermic Blaster. But there's more in store for fans, as with Mei comes major nerfs and changes.

All Hero changes coming with the next week s patch

Overwatch 2 will soon implement a midseason balance patch aimed at making small tweaks for the following heroes:

? Zarya
DVa
Genji
Sombra Overwatch 2 will soon implement a midseason balance patch aimed at making small tweaks for the following heroes:? Zarya DVa Genji Sombra As revealed through a post on Blizzard's official forum, five Heroes are getting nerfed in the upcoming patch, along with the latest Hero Kiriko. These Heroes are - Sombra, , Zarya, D Va, and Kiriko. The patch notes read the following:

Sombra

Hack ability lockout duration reduced from 1.75 to 1.5 secondsHacked enemies are no longer valid targets for hacking for the duration of the effectHacked damage multiplier reduced from 40 to 25%

Genji

Maximum ammo reduced from 30 to 24Shuriken damage reduced from 29 to 27

Zarya

Barrier duration reduced from 2.5 to 2 secondsBarrier cooldown increased from 10 to 11 seconds

D Va

Fusion Cannon spread increased from 3.5 to 3.75Boosters impact damage reduced from 25 to 15

Kiriko

Swift Step invulnerability duration reduced from 0.4 to 0.25 seconds The developers have stated that these Heroes "stand out" from the rest of the roster. Thus, a change in their statistics was inevitable. The upcoming patch ensures that these Heroes match the rest of the line-up, ensuring an equitable gaming experience. This is all there is to know about the upcoming Hero Balance patch, which will bring Mei back to Overwatch 2.TWENTY FIVE. MILLION. PLAYERS. IN. TEN. DAYS. ?

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