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Hero Bans
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Overwatch's hero ban system is being reworked, which means we may be able to ignore the role-limit rule and ban a…
Blizzard Entertainment is reworking Overwatch's hero ban system to allow for more informed player choices. Associate game director Alec Dawson stated that the team is exploring options for players to share hero preferences more effectively during the ban phase, potentially including a 'Lobby Ban' that could ignore role limits and consider votes from both teams.
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The Overwatch devs think you're banning the wrong heroes
Blizzard Entertainment has shared data on hero ban rates and win percentages in Overwatch, indicating that players may be focusing bans on the wrong characters. The developer noted that the new hero Mizuki is currently flying under the radar in terms of ban frequency.