Overwatch 2's limited-time 6v6 role queue experiment brings significant hero adjustments to accommodate the classic "2-2-2" team composition. Here are all the major changes:

General Changes:

• Base health regeneration timer increased from 5 to 7 seconds
• Tank role passive now only reduces ultimate charge by 25%
• Damage role passive healing reduction decreased to 15%

Tank Heroes:

• Most tanks received health/armor rebalancing
• D.Va: Defense Matrix duration reduced, weapon spread increased
• Doomfist: Health increased, ability cooldowns adjusted
• Reinhardt: Barrier health increased to 2000, Charge cooldown increased
• Roadhog: Reworked Scrap Gun, Pig Pen ability removed
• Winston: Tesla Cannon no longer ignores armor, Primal Rage health bonus reduced

DPS Heroes:

• Ashe: BOB health increased to 1200
• Echo: Duplicate no longer has max health limit
• Soldier: 76: Primary weapon damage increased
• Widowmaker: Base health increased to 225

Support Heroes:

• Ana: Reduced ammo capacity, shorter ability cooldowns
• Baptiste: Regenerative Burst reworked, increased healing
• Kiriko: Increased healing output
• Zenyatta: Reduced ammo, Discord Orb changes

Key Features:

• Return to 6v6 format (2 Tanks, 2 DPS, 2 Supports)
• Significant tank nerfs to balance dual-tank gameplay
• Focus on team coordination and strategic positioning
• Available for a limited time only

These changes aim to recreate the classic Overwatch experience while maintaining OW2's core gameplay elements.

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