Summary
- Players believe Zarya in Overwatch 2 is too strong and needs nerfs due to her new Perks.
- Junker Queen and Bastion also became overpowered with the new system, causing concerns.
- Some heroes like Zarya, Sojourn, and Ana are considered mandatory, while others like Lifeweaver and Sombra suffer under the new Perks.
Overwatch 2 players believe Zarya is too strong and want nerfs for her. With the release of Season 15, Overwatch 2 introduced the anticipated Perks system. All the heroes got new abilities to equip on their existing kits, but some ended up benefitting from the new feature more than expected.
One of the first results of the debut of this new system was Junker Queen becoming virtually invincible with the Savage Satiation Perk, which makes Carnage’s life steal work on objects and shields. Another case that quickly went viral was Bastion, who left players worried because he got back his self-healing thanks to his Perks. This time, another Overwatch 2 character is the target of criticism from players, who want changes to curb her firepower.
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Redditor FlounderHistorical63 is one of the players who believe that Zarya is too strong, and should be adjusted. They argue that “it’s depressing” with the only way to stand a chance against her being to switch characters. Other players agreed that the character is currently too oppressive, having the potential to solo teams thanks to her perks. One of the comments expressed frustration that Overwatch 2‘s mid-Season 15 update buffed weaker Perks, but left heroes like Zarya, Sojourn, and Ana untouched.
How the Perk System Affected Overwatch 2 Heroes
While heroes like Zarya, Sojourn, and Ana have become mandatory picks in Overwatch 2 matches, other characters haven’t felt the same impact with the introduction of Perks. One of these names is Lifeweaver, for whom the community thought that the new system benefited the character little. As a result of their frustration, players even shared ideas for improving Lifeweaver’s Perks. Another name that players felt didn’t get much help from the tweaks was Sombra, with many feeling that the Perks given to the hacker worked more like nerfs for the character.
Zarya’s strength in the Overwatch 2 meta is notable for the reaction of players who have to face her and for her decent numbers. According to Overbuff, in the last three months, Zarya has become the most picked tank among competitive players on PC (2.84%), and the sixth hero of the class with the best win rate (48.02%). Among console players, she is the third most picked tank (3.22%) and the seventh most winning (49.01%). Blizzard hasn’t addressed the character’s situation yet, so players wait to find out if the devs will announce any nerfs for her in the upcoming patches.
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August 10, 2023
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Blood, Mild Language, Use of Tobacco, Violence