Okay, so here’s the thing. Blizzard decided to shake things up with Overwatch 2, bringing in this hero ban thing. You’ve probably noticed—heck, if you’ve been diving into any games in season 16, it’s hard not to. So, certain heroes, you know, the usual suspects like Sombra and Zarya, keep getting the boot. Why? Well, Blizzard threw out some numbers and yeah, there’s some logic to it. Maybe.
They say it all has some kind of ripple effect, like change the balance kind of deal. Makes you wonder if these heroes are ever gonna get a makeover. Not that I have any inside scoop; it’s just what they seem to hint at.
Anyway, they dropped some numbers. Sombra’s sitting at 85% ban rate on PCs. That’s wild. Almost like, “Just stay home, girl.” Zarya and Doomfist aren’t far behind. But wait—it’s even crazier on consoles. Sombra’s at 93%. I mean, really? What do you do with that?
Gavin Winter over at Blizzard had some thoughts. Like, maybe they use all this data to tweak things. Or not. Who knows? Some heroes might just be misunderstood. Or not. Again, no concrete changes yet. They’re still mulling it over, like a strong cup of coffee on a Monday morning.
So, where does that leave folks like Zarya and Symmetra? Honestly, who knows? If 85% of players don’t want to see Sombra’s face, that’s a huge question mark. Feels like a lot of investment for a character you barely get to play.
Blizzard’s pretty chill about the system, quirks and all. Gavin thinks it’s working fine, with a grin that says “trust us”. They’re just waiting to see how it plays out. And with more data on hero win rates and pick rates coming, there’s probably more drama on the horizon.
Oh, and before I forget, a new map-voting feature is coming in season 17. Yeah, players get a bit more control. Should be interesting. Or a disaster. Time will tell.
