Overwatch is testing much needed nerfs to Mercy and Junkrat

Blizzard released a new patch late yesterday for Overwatch’s Public Test Realm, which is where the studio tries out changes to the team-based shooter before making them official. The update weakens two of Overwatch’s most powerful characters, the healer Mercy and the bomb-chucking Junkrat.

Overwatch has over 35 million players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It’s important for Blizzard to keep the game’s roster of 26 heroes balanced to limit frustration among players. Happy players don’t quit Overwatch, and they’re more likely to spend money on loot boxes.