Overwatch 2 is rolling out some new changes for Lifeweaver in the next patch that should give the support hero some more power. While the specifics of these changes are currently unknown, players should expect to see them when Overwatch 2 releases Season 12 on August 20.
Since his introduction to Overwatch 2 in Season 5 back in April 2023, Lifeweaver has been an incredibly popular hero. His Petal Platform and Tree of Life let him provide cover and vantage points for his team, and Life Grip can be used to rescue players from certain death. That said, the hero has been in a tough spot over the last year. While a good Lifeweaver can win an Overwatch 2 match, his kit could use a little fine-tuning to let him keep up with other support heroes.
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Luckily, it seems like Lifeweaver is getting some attention soon. During a discussion for the Group Up! podcast, Overwatch 2 lead hero designer Alec Dawson and game director Aaron Keller spoke with content creators SVB and Flats....