January 8, 2019 Patch
January 8, 2019 Patch | |
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Platform(s) |
PC |
Previous patch |
December 11, 2018 Patch |
Next patch |
January 9, 2019 Patch |
Version number |
1.32.0.1.54011 |
https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/pc | |
All Patch Notes |
Contents
Bug Fixes
General
- Fixed a bug that prevented the title text for Ana’s Bastet Challenge from displaying
Heroes

McCree
- Fixed a bug that caused McCree’s model to distort if he used Combat Roll to the right with the Sherlock skin equipped
January 8, 2019 Patch | |
---|---|
Platform(s) |
PC |
Previous patch |
December 11, 2018 Patch |
Next patch |
January 9, 2019 Patch |
Version number |
1.32.0.1.53784 |
https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/pc | |
All Patch Notes |
Bug Fixes
General
PATCH HIGHLIGHTS[edit | edit source]
Ana’s Bastet Challenge
- We’re bringing Ana's journey in the short story “Bastet” to Overwatch with some special, unlockable in-game content. Wins in Quick Play, Competitive Play, or Arcade will all earn you a limited-time player icon, victory pose, and a new epic skin: BASTET ANA!
- Tune in to participating Twitch broadcasters while they’re playing Overwatch anytime through January 21 to earn five Ana's Bastet Challenge sprays!
- To learn more about Ana’s Bastet Challenge, click here.
- Overwatch League 2019 Season Skins
- Team uniforms come to life as in-game skins! Skin are now ready to equip in-game for the eight new Overwatch League 2019 teams: Atlanta Reign, Chengdu Hunters, Guangzhou Charge, Hangzhou Spark, Paris Eternal, Toronto Defiant, Vancouver Titans, and Washington Justice. Represent your favorite team (or teams) in-game with skins for every hero.
- Learn more about the Overwatch League here.
GAME BROWSER AND CUSTOM GAME UPDATES[edit | edit source]
Spectating
- Status effect icons now display on the afflicted heroes’ portraits
- An option to toggle an over-the-shoulder spectator camera is now available. This feature can be found under Options > Gameplay > Use Simple 3P Spectator Camera
- An option to mute voice lines while spectating is now available. This feature can be found under Options > Gameplay > Enable Voice Lines While Spectating
Developer Comments: These quality of life changes mirror some of the functionality available to professional broadcasters. By bringing these features in-game, we aim to provide players with a seamless spectator experience between streamed professional play and in-game matches with their peers.
USER INTERFACE UPDATES[edit | edit source]
Kill Feed
- The kill feed will now display when D.Va's Defense Matrix successfully absorbs a projectile (e.g. Zarya's Graviton Surge and Hanzo's Dragonstrike)
- Kill feed text and icons for eliminating non-player destructible now display 50% smaller (e.g. D.Va's Mech, Junkrat's RIP-Tire, Torbjörn’s turret, and Orisa's Supercharger)
- Added a new kill feed icon for Quick Melee eliminations
- The kill feed no longer displays when a player destroys Symmetra's teleporter
Bug Fixes
Heroes

Ashe
- Fixed a bug that caused Ashe’s scoped view to stutter when playing with a high framerate

Brigitte
- Fixed a bug that caused Brigitte to pivot when exiting third-person view after lowering her Barrier Shield

Reinhardt
- Fixed a bug that caused Reinhardt’s Earthshatter to not be visible to other players if he used it while recovering from a stun
- Fixed a bug that caused Reinhardt to pivot when exiting third-person view after lowering his Barrier Field

Torbjörn
- Fixed a bug that caused Torbjörn’s turret to be built at an extreme angle if it landed on the edge of an object

Winston
- Fixed a bug that prevented Winston from dealing damage when landing at the maximum range of Jump Pack
Arcade
- Fixed a bug that prevented players’ Competitive Points deduction from visually updating after purchasing a golden weapon
Maps
Blizzard World
- Fixed a bug that allowed players to stand on the chimney above the attacker’s initial spawn room
Busan
- Fixed a bug that prevented the blast shields from moving in MEKA Base while in a skirmish match
Hollywood
- Fixed a bug that caused the railing above the first objective to block projectiles after being destroyed
King's Row
- Fixed a bug that allowed players to stand on top of the sign for Moriarty’s Fine Books behind the first objective