Overwatch Gameplay Overhaul in Season 9 Update: Health Boosts, New Ranks, Hero Changes
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All heroes are getting health increases, faster healing, larger projectiles, and other changes to fundamentals. Tanks are getting especially large health boosts.
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There's a new "Champion" competitive rank above Grandmaster for the top players. Competitive Play also has updates like placements and more visible skill ratings.
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Pharah is changed to have more horizontal mobility and a new ability to dash through the air, while being limited in vertical height.
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Junkertown map has updates like added buildings and cover to address long sightlines, especially around the first point.
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Season 9 launches February 13 and brings updated looks for progression, competitive rewards like new weapon variants, reticle options, and many hero-specific damage, cooldown, and other adjustments.