Roadwork’s long-awaited Overwatch 2 rework finally has a due date, with the developers planning to drop the new version of the hook-wielding hero live on Tuesday, Nov. 14.
The new-look Roadhog will be live and playable in OW2 in just seven days, Aaron Keller told eager Overwatch players today. Fans have been aware of the transformation since mid-way through May, with many counting down the days until the updated ‘Hog would hit the evolving metagame.
Roadhog hasn’t really been a top-tier hero since Jan. 24’s meta-changing update. Several of his abilities were severely nerfed following countless OW2 community complaints, but now he’s about to get a second chance.
The OW2 devs originally shared he’d be reworked in their Season Five roadmap, after they finished working on Sombra’s overhaul. The hacking hero’s success in her new form is something to consider when preparing yourself for Roadhogs revamp; there’s every chance he comes out of the wash relatively strong to start with.
Before Roadhog’s early 2023 nerfs, he reigned supreme thanks to a deadly one-shot combo. Roadhog players would simply hook an opponent and shoot once to kill almost any damage or support hero instantly.
This combo was soon nerfed into oblivion, and subsequent changes saw Roadhog slip to the bottom of the food chain. Now, nearly a year later, Roadhog’s looking to climb back up the ladder.
Over the past few weeks, OW2’s tanks have been a priority for Blizzard; the Roadhog rework comes around the same time as the long-awaited release of Mauga. The newest tank on the block is already developing killer partnerships and is set for a Season Eight arrival after a weekend testing period, thanks to a Blizzcon 2023 sneak peek.
Mauga’s weekend test period likely provided enough information for the developers to use before his Dec. 5 release. We’ll just have to wait and see what changes they bring for both Roadhog and Mauga.
