Sombra's Support Rework: What Losing Hack Means for Overwatc…

This rework aims to reduce frustration for players facing Sombra, but may alienate veteran Sombra mains who enjoyed her disruptive playstyle. It signals Blizzard's willingness to make bold changes to…

This rework aims to reduce frustration for players facing Sombra, but may alienate veteran Sombra mains who enjoyed her disruptive playstyle. It signals Blizzard's willingness to make bold changes to…

Key points - Sombra's Hack ability has been replaced by Hotfix in her support rework for Overwatch Season 5: A Grim Doctrine. - Hotfix heals allies over time instead of disabling enemy abilities. - Sombra's new ability Cyberspace replaces Virus with a projectile that weakens foes and heals allies. - Developers acknowledge players will be upset but believe the change is better for the game. - Hotfix can still hack health packs and deployable objects, and EMP can hack human enemies.

Timeline - Last month: Sombra's support rework was announced. - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine: Sombra makes her support class debut with the rework. - Recent dev livestream: Developers discuss the rework and acknowledge player concerns.

FAQ

Q: What ability replaces Sombra's Hack? A: Hotfix replaces Hack. It heals allies over time instead of disabling enemies.

Q: Can Sombra still hack anything? A: Yes, Hotfix can hack health packs and deployable objects like Torbjörn's turrets and Ashe's B.O.B. Her ultimate, EMP, can still hack human enemies.

Q: Why did Blizzard remove Sombra's Hack? A: The devs found that even with lower damage, Sombra's ability to appear, disable abilities, and deal damage felt frustrating to play against.