Overwatch 2 Introduces Self-Healing for All Heroes in Season 9

The change, aimed at reducing reliance on teammates and easing pressure on Support players, has sparked mixed reactions among the player community.

Overwatch 2 is introducing a significant change in its ninth season where all heroes, including Tank and Damage characters, will have a self-healing passive ability, a feature previously reserved for Support characters.
The change is aimed at reducing the reliance on teammates and making the game less frustrating when teamwork is not optimal. It is also expected to alleviate pressure on Support players who are typically responsible for keeping everyone alive.
The self-healing feature for non-Support players is described as a 'tuned-down' version of the Support self-healing passive, giving non-Support players more control over their own health pool.
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions among players, with some expressing concern that it could undermine the role of Support characters and disincentivize team play.
Alongside the self-healing feature, other potential changes are being considered to encourage teamwork, including the addition of 'Party Frames' which would show onscreen health indicators for teammates.