The Problem with Overwatch 2 Hero Balance

Tanks are unplayable, supports are overpowered, and Mauga is the worst release we've seen since Lifeweaver. Overwatch 2 is in an awkward state and I think I know why. In this video, I talk about what I believe is a clear problem with the Overwatch balance philosophy. Straight to the point: The game has become too oriented around defensive play. Too many heroes have inherently safe playstyles, and it's not worth taking many risks at most levels of play.

00:00 Intro
01:30 Hero Design Basics
03:20 The Problem with Recent Hero Design
07:28 Not just the New Heroes
09:10 How do we fix this?
11:56 Outro

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