Secret Tracer nerf hidden in Overwatch 2’s May update makes her easier to track

The Overwatch 2 update released on May 9 included a hidden nerf to Tracer’s Blink ability. It wasn’t mentioned in the patch notes, but players were alerted to its existence by one Blizzard dev in a tweet on May 11.

The nerf, Overwatch developer Chris Sayers explained, is actually a visual effect rather than anything mechanical. It gives other players a subtle but discernible visual cue showing what direction Tracer is blinking in. It’s a quality-of-life change intended to help people track her after she blinks at close distances, which can be difficult in the midst of all the chaos that unfolds in a team fight.

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