09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Overwatch 2 Stadium patch notes: New update buffs DVa and Junkrat, nerfs Kiriko
Game developer Blizzard just released a fresh Stadium patch for Overwatch 2 on July 9, 2025. This update focuses on balancing several heroes in the fast-paced Stadium mode. While some got stronger, others were toned down to improve overall gameplay. From DVa's stronger slam to Kiriko's reduced clone power, here's everything that changed.
DVa and Junkrat among the biggest winners
DVa got a buff to her Tokki Slam, which now deals more damage. This should make her a stronger pick during close fights.
Junkrat received multiple improvements. His cash income from damage and healing went up by over 11 percent. His Hop Boom now deals more damage, and Rainin' Lead fires more frequently. Items like Lithium Alloy and Fawkes' Funny Fuel also got a power boost, improving his overall damage and healing abilities.
Nerfs for Kiriko, Juno and Ana
Kiriko took a clear hit. Her Clone Conjuration now heals and damages much less than before, although its duration has been increased.
Juno's Hyper Healer got weaker as the Overhealth dropped from 100 to 75.
Ana also saw changes. Her 'Our Turn' power now reduces cooldown for less time, while 'My Turn' and' Your Full Potentia'l give stronger buffs. Her Venomous damage was raised too.
NEW STADIUM PATCH NOTES! 🚨🦊 Kiriko - Clones will have reduced damage and increased duration 🐀 Junkrat - will cause more mayhem and earn more cash👩🚀 Juno - Hyper Healer has decreased overhealth✨ And so much more!📝 Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) July 8, 2025
NEW STADIUM PATCH NOTES! 🚨🦊 Kiriko - Clones will have reduced damage and increased duration 🐀 Junkrat - will cause more mayhem and earn more cash👩🚀 Juno - Hyper Healer has decreased overhealth✨ And so much more!📝
Zenyatta gets tweaks, Mei and others see changes
Zenyatta's Dual Harmony healing reduction was slightly lowered, and his orb effects now last longer. His ultimate meter cap also got a boost.
Mei's Twice As Nice now resets her snowball cooldown, letting her launch attacks more often.
This patch is aimed at making Stadium mode more balanced and fun. With stronger builds for Junkrat and DVa, and fairer tweaks to support heroes like Kiriko and Zenyatta, the July 9 patch brings a more competitive edge to the mode. Keep testing different heroes and see how the changes affect your playstyle.
