Overwatch update patch notes – Blizzard makes crucial fixes as fans flock back to game | Gaming | Entertainment
New Overwatch update is out now (Image: BLIZZARD)
Overwatch developer Blizzard has released a new update for the popular hero shooter on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC.
The new Overwatch update aims to capitalise on the game’s upward momentum following the recent reboot.
Indeed, according to a post by Blizzard, Overwatch Season 1: Conquest had a higher daily player count in its second weekend compared to the launch weekend. This is the first time this has happened since Overwatch 2 made its debut.
Read more: PS Plus March 2026 games reveal date and time as major sports game leaks early
Read more: Shrouded Sky Arc Raiders update out now – Patch notes for massive new download
In order to maintain the game’s popularity, Blizzard is keen to quash any potential game-breaking bugs that could turn off players.
Released on February 24, the latest Overwatch update makes some crucial fixes, particularly to Stadium.
As you can see from the patch notes below, the developer has fixed an issue causing the Stadium UI to disappear after a round transition.
Likewise, there are multiple fixes for characters not performing as intended, whether that’s an unintentional reduction in Mercy’s Self Healing, or Vendetta’s Primary Fire not triggering Gloomgauntlet.
There are also multiple fixes for various animation glitches, which you can read about in the patch notes below.
Overwatch February 24 update patch notes…
General
• Fixed an issue with missing textures on the Charming: 76 skin.
• Fixed some minor issues with Jetpack Cat and the tether animation for various heroes.
• Fixed an issue that hid Jetpack Cat’s aim‑assist strength and threshold settings.
• Fixed an issue with Vendetta’s sword‑throw animation in third person.
• Fixed an issue where Mizuki could still perform Katashiro Return while stunned.
• Fixed an issue where Mercy’s passive displayed incorrectly in the Advanced Info Panel.
• Fixed an issue causing the Stadium UI to disappear after a round transition.
• Fixed an issue where Vendetta could spam her ultimate power without a full charge.
• Fixed an issue where Vendetta would not receive ultimate charge while using the “Overloaded” strike power.
• Fixed an issue where Vendetta’s Primary Fire would not trigger Gloomgauntlet or be increased by Melee Damage.
• Fixed an issue where the VFX for Bola Shot when using Freja’s “So Cooked” power were incorrect.
• Fixed an issue with Ana’s “Dreamy” power that incorrectly canceled the benefits of Artsy Daisy and Tactical Rifle.
• Fixed an issue where Mercy’s Self Healing from healing allies with missing health was incorrectly reduced to 15% instead of the intended 40%.
