Title: Overwatch 2 Fans Divided Over Sombra’s Rework
Date: October 7, 2023
After Overwatch 2 fans crunched the numbers on Sombra’s rework, some are worried that the stealthy hacker’s new kit might be a downgrade. Sombra was the latest character to receive a rework in Overwatch 2, following in the footsteps of Bastion and Doomfist.
The development team stated that the overall goal of Sombra’s new kit in Season 7 is to maintain her identity while making her more committed to the opponents she’s targeting. However, after analyzing the new details, some Sombra fans are split on whether these changes will result in an overall buff or nerf for the Damage Hero.
A post on the Overwatch subreddit sparked a discussion among the community, with fans debating the merits and concerns surrounding Sombra’s rework. The thread used evidence provided by Blizzard’s development blog post, as well as an in-depth analysis video made by OW2 content creator Fitzyhere.
The breakdown and comparison of the numbers for Sombra’s weapons, abilities, and more revealed both positives and negatives to her new kits. This led players to evaluate their feelings about the changes.
One of the major points of contention centered around Sombra’s Translocator, which is now an instant teleport based on a thrown projectile. Some fans expressed disappointment, saying, “The hell did they do to the Translocator? It’s basically just a short TP tool now. After reading everything, I don’t think I’m ever playing Sombra again.”
On the other hand, some argued that the new teleport aligns better with Sombra’s new focus. They believe that having Sombra with the team more often than not is the intended playstyle, as relying solely on TP-ing back to a health pack has caused issues in the past.
However, some players voiced concerns that the rework could make Sombra less enjoyable to play. They believe that these changes make her objectively less fun, with fewer button pushes and less flank survivability. Gone will be the heart-racing moments of activating the translocator with only 10HP.
Players will have the opportunity to make their final judgment on Sombra’s new kit when Season 7 begins and her rework officially goes live.