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As part of today's patch notes, Blizzard confirmed the Year of the Dragon will begin on Jan. 30. \"Mischief and Magic prop hunt game mode returns on the Lijiang Night Market map, with all new props for Rogue Kiriko to transform into that will make you look in every direction imaginable,\" the notes said. \"In addition, celebrate with your fan-favorite Lunar New Year Modes, including Capture the Flag and Bounty Hunter Blitz.\" Several other heroes also were changed, so here's everything that was tweaked in OW2's update on Jan. 9. Overwatch 2 patch notes

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As part of today's patch notes, Blizzard confirmed the Year of the Dragon will begin on Jan. 30. \"Mischief and Magic prop hunt game mode returns on the Lijiang Night Market map, with all new props for Rogue Kiriko to transform into that will make you look in every direction imaginable,\" the notes said. \"In addition, celebrate with your fan-favorite Lunar New Year Modes, including Capture the Flag and Bounty Hunter Blitz.\" Several other heroes also were changed, so here's everything that was tweaked in OW2's update on Jan. 9. Overwatch 2 patch notes

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Overwatch 2’s<\/em> latest balance update is now live, bringing massive nerfs to Mauga and much-needed buffs to Illari as the game’s most recent heroes get some tweaks.<\/p>

The Mauga changes, first teased<\/a> last week, are an answer to many player complaints that the new hero was overtuned<\/a> in an update before the holiday break, with some saying he was difficult to counter<\/a> with another tank.<\/p>

As part of today’s patch notes<\/a>, Blizzard confirmed the Year of the Dragon will begin on Jan. 30.<\/p>

“Mischief and Magic prop hunt game mode returns on the Lijiang Night Market map, with all new props for Rogue Kiriko to transform into that will make you look in every direction imaginable,” the notes said. “In addition, celebrate with your fan-favorite Lunar New Year Modes, including Capture the Flag and Bounty Hunter Blitz.”<\/p>

Several other heroes also were changed, so here’s everything that was tweaked in OW2’s<\/em> update on Jan. 9.<\/p>