{
  "id": 18004735,
  "title": "Overwatch Mid-Season 5 Patch Notes Released With Big Tweaks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/overwatch-mid-season-5-patch-notes-released-with-big-tweaks",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T18:30:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/overwatch-season-5-mid-season-patch-notes-dmon-illari-doctrine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The final season of Blizzard's Overwatch revamp is nearing completion, and the mid-season patch notes reveal a multitude of hero tweaks from this season's changes. Reaper's health has been increased due to his larger size, while Illari's primary fire charge now drops slightly, and her healing pylon provides more health. Ana's biotic grenade is weaker, D.Mon's shield can no longer be briefly activated, and Anran's primary fire has received a needed boost. Mauga's armor has been restored, and his burn effect has been enhanced. Winston's healing has been reduced slightly, and Anran's ultimate cast time is now faster. Emre's abilities are becoming more balanced, and Sombra's hacking skills are confirmed. Hanzo and Shion also receive adjustments, with Shion's ultimate timing being reduced and Execution's initial spread lowered. Vendetta continues to pose challenges, now receiving a speed reduction and Whirlwind Dash perk tweaking. Baptiste's area-wide healing skill is now visible in the UI, and Doctrine experiences minor nerfs, including longer cooldowns for mobility and infusion. Lastly, the jetpack cat has been nerfed, but her fuel recovery has been slowed for balance.",
  "summary": "Overwatch season 5's mid-season patch notes outline nerfs for Doctrine and Jetpack Cat, along with welcome buffs for Illari",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}