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Overwatch PTR Closing with Patch 1.7 Looming

The newest OW match is coming very soon, with suspected nerfs to Ana and D.Va as well as a new Hook for Roadhog.
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Bill Warnecke, Blizzard lead software engineer, has announced that the Overwatch Public Test Realm is closing, meaning that the development team of one of the fastest rising games in the world is ready to release the next patch: 1.7.

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The patch notes are suspected to include a nerf for Ana; D.Va will have some armor reallocated to health points and Roadhog will be getting a new and improved Hook. Other changes are the addition of the emote wheel and new skins for D.Va, Mei, and many more.

The patch is expected to be released tomorrow, January 24th.


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Preston Byers
Dot Esports associate editor. Co-host of the Ego Chall Podcast. Since discovering esports through the 2013 Call of Duty Championship, Preston has pursued a career in esports and gaming. He graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2021.