On February 13, Blizzard rolled out Overwatch 2 Season 9, introducing a plethora of changes to the popular first-person shooter. Among the numerous updates, the alteration to projectile sizes has left players scratching their heads as they grapple with discerning the tangible effects.
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Across-the-Board Adjustments
As Season 9 unfolds, players are testing the changes. A video posted on Twitter (hereinafter X) by @confusionkys shows Junkrat seemingly missing Tracer, yet she takes damage. Community reactions vary, with some suggesting splash damage explanations, while others express concerns about impacts on skill ceilings.
Community Reactions and Concerns
While some Overwatch 2 players are expressing concern about the apparent inconsistency, others have offered potential explanations. Some argue that the damage observed in the video is splash damage rather than projectile damage, citing the nature of Junkrat's weapon. Additionally, references to past instances of similar interactions between Junkrat and other Heroes suggest that the issue may not be entirely new.
Criticism has also emerged regarding the perceived impact on the game's skill ceiling. Some players believe that these changes signal a shift towards catering to more casual players, potentially at the expense of high-level competitive gameplay.
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