Summary
- Overwatch 2 players are praising a new health bar feature for low enemies as a "game-changer," improving kill confirmations and solo play.
- The health bar display is seen as a positive addition by the community.
- The feature benefits aggressive play but also requires strategic thinking as visibility works both ways in Overwatch 2 matches.
Some Overwatch 2 players are loving a new feature that allows them to see the health bar of their enemies. Overwatch 2 has a somewhat controversial history of introducing new features and changes that don't always get the best feedback. With the arrival of Season 11, it was no different, and the Overwatch 2 community found itself in the middle of a new controversy.
On July 9, Blizzard released the Overwatch 2 mid-season update, bringing a new crossover with Transformers. But the collaboration ended up relatively overshadowed due to immediate backlash from players because the same Overwatch 2 patch made tanks much stronger, even dominant names like Mauga and Sigma. On the other hand, Cassidy had his effectiveness reduced in long-range fights, which became a kind of indirect buff for the tanks. But despite the argument, Overwatch 2 players agree that one of the changes made by the patch has had a positive impact on the game.
Overwatch 2 players are praising the new quality-of-life feature that displays the health bar of enemies when they are low. One of these players is Reddit user Ts_Patriarca, who expressed surprise that "no one is talking" about the feature they call a "game changer." They point out that the change has helped them mainly because they play Overwatch 2 as Tracer, whose main job is to reach the enemy back line to take out damage dealers and support.
New Overwatch 2 Feature Makes It Easier for Players to Confirm Kills
In the comments, other Overwatch 2 players echoed the OP's sentiment, with some defining the change as "the best addition of the mid-season patch." Another Redditor said that they play Overwatch 2 as Winston, and because of this change was able to "finish off a few enemies that they wouldn't have killed otherwise." In another post by Ts_Patriarca, they show the health bar feature in practice by achieving an impressive team kill while playing as Tracer.
As well as being a helping hand in confirming kills that would previously have been more tricky, other players have noticed how the health bar display of low enemies is a great help for those playing Overwatch 2 solo, and even for teams with communication. It's important to note, however, that while the new feature allows one to play Overwatch 2 more aggressively, the opposite can also happen. Since the player's health bar is visible to opponents, it will be important to learn when to play more defensively.
Overwatch 2
- Released
- August 10, 2023
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
