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Overwatch 2 Puts New Support Wuyang on Trial as Balance and Design Debates Surface

Blizzard has fully documented his water-tech abilities with detailed Perk descriptions as players test him through Aug. 18 before his Season 18 debut.

Overview

  • A limited Hero Trial runs until Aug. 18, giving players early access before Wuyang officially joins Season 18 on Aug. 26.
  • His kit features controllable water orbs for damage, a passive and manual healing stream, a healing-amp knockback wave, movement surf, and a protective healing ultimate.
  • Blizzard clarifies that his abilities stem from advanced water-manipulation technology in his staff and gauntlet rather than magic.
  • Early previews praise his mobility and synergistic Perks but highlight that his healing output may lag behind his offensive potential.
  • The character exemplifies Blizzard’s move toward more “aspirational” human designs, prompting reassurances that non-human “oddball” heroes remain in development.