Overwatch 2 neighborhood reacts to incoming Junker Queen nerf

After being added to the Overwatch 2 beta over the summer time, Junker Queen has confirmed herself as a power to be reckoned with. Professional gamers within the Overwatch League have continued to prioritize having Junker Queen on their groups. As as outcome, the builders have introduced that the highly effective tank can be getting nerfed earlier than Overwatch 2 drops in October.

Junker Queen was made with the newly aggressive five-vs-five meta in thoughts, permitting her to suit proper into the revamped recreation. The issue, nonetheless, is that she would possibly match a bit too nicely in comparison with tanks from the primary Overwatch. To fight this, the builders have confirmed {that a} nerf is coming her method earlier than the sequel arrives.

The Overwatch neighborhood has responded with blended emotions over the choice. Whereas some applauded the builders for attempting to steadiness the sport, others felt that most of the people ought to have the ability to play with Junker Queen earlier than a choice is made.

What modifications are coming to Junker Queen earlier than Overwatch 2?

Whereas the nerf has been confirmed, no particulars on the incoming modifications have been revealed simply but. The aim is to “decrease the general efficiency” of Junker Queen, one thing that many gamers have been demanding for months.

Overwatch followers have made some speculations on what modifications will come to Junker Queen’s equipment primarily based on points they’ve seen along with her all through ranked play and Contenders matches. Just like Brigitte when she first arrived, many see Junker Queen as a viable tank, DPS, and assist, making her really feel oppressive.

One fan identified that the most important subject with Junker Queen is her Commanding Shout capability. Commanding Shout elevated her well being by 200 and close by allies additionally acquired an additional 100 in well being. She additionally will get elevated motion velocity. Including extra well being to allies is “by no means a good suggestion,” mentioned one participant.

With Junker Queen’s capability to heal and acquire well being, some gamers have known as her “unkillable,” particularly when performed at excessive ranges within the Overwatch League. One participant even famous that he noticed Junker Queen “take a full Genji blade” and never die.

One suggestion was to carry different tanks to her stage however most Overwatch gamers hated the concept. Having much more “busted” tanks appeared like it could make the sport insufferable to play for a lot of players. As an alternative, gamers are hoping that Junker Queen is nerfed in order that she doesn’t proceed to soak a lot incoming injury with out consequence.

For now, the Overwatch neighborhood is left at nighttime with regards to the specifics of Junker Queen’s nerf. The nerf will go dwell when the sequel comes out in October, nevertheless it’s attainable that data on Junker Queen and different steadiness modifications can be addressed earlier than the sport’s launch.