Overwatch 2 Patch Update Causes Major Issues with Hazard

Overwatch 2’s recent patch has seemingly disrupted the gameplay experience of the new hero, Hazard, leading to a myriad of bugs that complicate both playing as and against him.

Upon his initial release, Hazard was introduced as the game’s latest dive tank with a generally stable launch. Hailing from Scotland, this character offers innovative abilities, including a wall that displaces nearby enemies and a powerful ultimate that pins adversaries to the ground.

However, the latest update, themed around Avatar: The Last Airbender, has uncovered a range of issues that have turned Hazard into a frustrating character for many. Players report several bugs that were likely masked until the recent patch, highlighting inconsistencies in gameplay.

Buggy Gameplay for Overwatch 2’s Newest Hero

A wall from Hazard in Overwatch 2. — Image courtesy of Blizzard

One significant issue arises when utilizing Hazard’s wall ability. Players report that the wall sometimes fails to properly attach to various surfaces. As illustrated by Reddit user u/cookingcape8872, the wall can unexpectedly phase through solid barriers, including spawn doors and moving payloads.

Compounding this, Hazard’s wall is now capable of phasing through shields, undermining its intended counterplay mechanics. Instead of being deflected, the wall can effectively trap enemies in precarious positions, making Hazard even more formidable in certain scenarios.

While some bugs seem to favor Hazard, there are concerning glitches as well. For example, his Spike Guard ability, which fires projectiles at nearby foes, may occasionally fail to register hits accurately. You can view a demonstration of this issue in a clip shared by u/name-exe_failed here.

Moreover, an alarming bug allows Hazard’s wall to eliminate enemy heroes in one hit under specific conditions. An illustrative case shared by u/Silly-Marzipan5755 depicts Hazard’s wall instantly taking down an Orisa while fortified, while another example from u/MommysLilMisteak showcases Mei being pushed off the map while encased in her ice block.

As of now, the developers at Overwatch 2 have yet to disable Hazard, despite prior instances where they paused gameplay for critical bugs affecting other heroes or maps. Players should remain vigilant for these anomalies while engaging in matches with this character.

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