Overwatch 2 recently implemented a hotfix for Overwatch: Classic that restored several parts of Doomfist’s kit to their original 2017 values, including the ground checks and shockwave hitbox for Seismic Slam, and the air time for Rising Uppercut. These changes for Doomfist are currently live in Overwatch 2, but only for the Moth Meta Overwatch: Classic game mode.
Right now, Overwatch 2 is in the middle of its second run of Overwatch: Classic, a limited-time game mode that brings things back to where they were in the original FPS. Rather than the 2016 launch balance of the first Overwatch: Classic, this event revives the infamous Mercy-dominated Moth Meta from September 2017, after Ana, Sombra, and Doomfist had been added to the game.
Overwatch 2 Fans Aren't Happy About Spotlight Twitch Partners
Overwatch 2 fans voice their complaints about some of the Twitch streamers Blizzard selected to participate in the upcoming Spotlight event.
To help improve the event, Overwatch 2 has pushed a hotfix that restores the last of these heroes back to where he was eight years ago. Doomfist, who was a damage hero during this Overwatch era, received a handful of bug fixes that adjust the ground checks and shockwave hitbox of Seismic Slam, as well as the air time and loss of control duration of Rising Uppercut. It also removed the ability to cancel Seismic Slam and Rising Uppercut with Rocket Punch or Meteor Strike. These changes only affect Doomfist in Overwatch: Classic, and not in the traditional 5v5 game modes.
This isn’t the first hotfix Blizzard has implemented for this run of Overwatch: Classic. Just a day earlier, Overwatch 2 pushed out a small patch that fixed some issues with Mercy, ensuring the Moth Meta’s infamous namesake could live up to her reputation. Fans can expect even more bug fixes during the last week of Overwatch: Classic that will address other inconsistencies that have been reported during the event.
This small hotfix is almost certainly another example of Overwatch 2’s Rapid Balance Update technology at work. Using this tech, Overwatch 2 has been able to implement several bug fixes and balance adjustments between major season and mid-season updates. This has enabled Blizzard to more quickly and efficiently fine-tune the game, which is especially important for limited-time events like Overwatch: Classic.
Overwatch: Classic is set to end on February 18 – the same day Overwatch 2 Season 15 begins. While details on exactly what this next update will entail are scarce, players can expect to learn more about Season 15, along with heroes, maps, and other “groundbreaking changes” coming to the game in 2025, at the Overwatch 2 Spotlight event taking place on February 12 at 10 AM PST.
Overwatch: Classic Season 14 Hotfix – February 7
Hotfix Balance Update
This is a hero balance hotfix. Replay codes from the February 4, 2025 patch are still available.
Bug Fixes
Heroes
-
Doomfist (Overwatch Classic - Moth Meta)
- In Overwatch Classic, we've adjusted Seismic Slam's ground checks and the shockwave hitbox to the older values.
- In Overwatch Classic, air time for Uppercut was adjusted to the original value. Loss of air control duration is set to the original 3 seconds instead of 0.6 seconds.
- In Overwatch Classic, Meteor Strike no longer can cancel Seismic Slam and Uppercut.
- In O verwatch Classic, Rocket Punch no longer can cancel Seismic Slam and Uppercut.
Developer comment: We've applied multiple adjustments to retune Doomfist to be closer to his original balance from the original September 2017 balance for both gameplay and feel. We are looking to apply additional bug fixes next week to address other issues reported.
-
OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 77 /100 Critics Rec: 65%
WHERE TO PLAY
OVERWATCH®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future.
Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based hero shooter game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl featuring new heroes and maps, different ways to play, and unique cosmetics! Lead the charge, ambush your enemies, or aid your allies as one of Overwatch’s 40+ distinct heroes. Team up with friends, take them into battle across 25+ futuristic maps inspired by real-world locations, and master multiple unique game modes.
Reign of Talon - Season 1: Conquest
The Next Big Story Begins
The world shifts as 2026 begins a year-long narrative arc where Overwatch and Talon face off in the fight for the future, joined by five new Heroes at once. Step into the story and shape what comes next!
After ten years, Season 1 opens the first chapter of Overwatch's next big story, where your choices will put you right into the fight for the future!
For the first time, five new Heroes hit the roster together, bringing new playstyles, new dynamics, and new voices into the fray all at once. Jet Pack Cat, Anran, Domina, Emre, and Mizuki arrive just in time for Reign of Talon: Conquest, launching a year-long narrative where conflict takes center stage and you contribute to how it unfolds.
Choose where you stand as Overwatch and Talon collide in a faction-driven event with outcomes that will leave visible marks on the world and your legacy. Along the way, Competitive gets a refresh and Core gameplay evolves, changing how things feel across the board.
This season sets a fresh tone for how the Overwatch story is told and how you play it.
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Full
- Cross Save
- yes
- Franchise
- Overwatch
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- Genre(s)
- Shooter, FPS, MOBA, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 35 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 85.1 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
