Summary
Overwatch 2has released the anticipated Roadhog rework, but players are torn over the changes. After a year and a fewdelays to Roadhog’s rework, the update to the hero’s kit is live for theOverwatch 2community to try out.
Roadhog is one of the heroes from the roster of the firstOverwatchand made the jump with the release ofOverwatch 2. His most notable job is acting as bodyguard to partner-in-crime Junkrat, showing just how much of a lethal killer the hero is in the lore andOverwatch 2matches. Much of this is due to his ability to one-shot enemies, the famous hook to catch players off guard, and the ability to self-heal. Although he’s not among the strongest heroes in the currentOverwatch 2meta, Roadhog has never lost his share of fans. With the release of his rework, the community of Blizzard’s hero shooter is divided over the effectiveness of the adjustments.
Reddit user nmpraveen published the patch notes withRoadhog’s revamped kit, sparking a debate about how much impact it will have onOverwatch 2. The big point is the inclusion of the new Pig Pen ability, in which the hero throws a trap that damages and slows enemies. One Redditor sarcastically said that “more slowdown effects is exactly whatOverwatch 2needed.” Others lamented the loss of the Scrap Gun’s secondary fire, something one player considered “a skillful way to secure damage,” and another felt was a nerf to the overall damage. A fourth player found the changes interesting but fears that the damage reduction will “make Roadhog even more squishy.”
But while there areOverwatch 2players concerned about the reduction in damage output and the slowing effects of the Pig Pen, others were more positive about the update. One player said they are a Roadhog main and are excited about the rework, pointing out how the new Take a Breather adds diversity to the hero’s kit. They also added that players can still go with the “cheeky hook” and kill careless enemies with the traps. The tweaks to Take a Breather caught the attention of theOverwatch 2community, with one comment pointing out that Roadhog can now heal, mitigate damage, and give his team the chance to push up and assist. A third Redditor was optimistic about the changes to the ability to go against Ana, the biggest problem for those who want toplay Roadhog inOverwatch 2.
The Roadhog rework is the latest major adjustment made by Blizzard. PreviouslyOverwatch 2released Sombra’s rework, making the damage heroine one of the most talked-about topics among players this year. As for Roadhog’s rework, time and user feedback will tell how much the changes will make the hero more viable inOverwatch 2’s current state.
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