Overwatch update: Blizzard 1.09 patch notes revealed following PS4, Xbox One, PC launch
OVERWATCH 1.09 update has been launched by Blizzard and is available to download on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, along with patch notes.
Overwatch 1.09 has been launched on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, with patch notes
UPDATE ONE: The new patch is now live on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One and weighs in at around 210MB.
The new Overwatch update has been released across all versions of the game, but doesn’t include quite the scope of changes made in 1.08.
The high bandwidth option also made its debut in Custom Games during a recent beta, but will be available in all game modes across all regions in the near future.
The update may take a few weeks to go global, but Quick Play and Competitive matches will end up running in high bandwidth by default.
Blizzard is also looking into bringing the feature to Xbox One and PS4, but doesn't have a definitive release time.
While Overwatch 1.09 appears to focus on fixing bugs, a couple of new features have also been thrown in.
Fans will now see that a new tier in competitive play has been added, while a certain Mercy ability may also feature less in the Plays of the Game.
The full Overwatch 1.09 patch notes can be found below, direct from Blizzard.
GENERAL UPDATES
General
- Players should now see fewer Plays of the Game featuring Mercy’s Resurrection ability
- Increased payload speed on Eichenwalde
USER INTERFACE UPDATES
General
- A new Competitive Tier legend has been added to the Competitive Play info screen
- A new Match Complete splash screen has replaced the former Round Complete splash screen in competitive matches.
BUG FIXES
General
- Fixed a bug which prevented the Triple Kill announcement from being played after a kill streak of 3 or more
- Fixed several issues causing some players obtain a skill rating that's higher than their actual rating
- Note: A very small number of people were affected by these issues, but those who were affected will have their skill rating adjusted appropriately
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Heroes
- Fixed a bug causing the wrong arrow to be shown on Hanzo's bow, or disappear entirely (the correct arrow would still be fired)
- Fixed a bug preventing Junkrat’s RIP-Tire from receiving credit for kills, achievements, and other stats
Maps
- Fixed a bug allowing Reaper to Shadow Step to unintended locations on Hollywood
New features, seasonal events, maps and characters have seen Overwatch rack up another week at the top of the all-format gaming chart.
The multiplayer shooter has now been top of the all-format chart on five separate weeks, having dethroned Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.