Three balance changes to check
Blizzard’s November 3, 2026 live patch notes list balance changes for Overwatch. The general changes cover Quick Play, Competitive Play, Arcade and Custom Games; Stadium has a separate section.
Genji’s Deflect duration falls from 2 seconds to 1.5 seconds. Ana’s Biotic Grenade explosion damage drops from 90 to 60; Blizzard says the change preserves her increased self-healing.
Junker Queen’s base health rises from 375 to 425, or from 450 to 500 in 6v6. Her Carnage cooldown falls from 9 seconds to 7.
November event windows
Taking Reign and the Excavation Initiative run from November 3 to December 7. Taking Reign offers challenge rewards, with additional premium rewards requiring an upgrade.
Junkrat’s Loot Hunt and Double XP are scheduled for November 19 to 23. Cheer Rally match challenges run from November 24 to December 7, with additional Cheers from official World Finals broadcasts from December 2 to 6.
