Overwatch‘s newest hero is Wrecking Ball, the mech-riding mutant hamster with an adorable everything. Even the robot, honestly. As of today, Wrecking Ball has made his way to the console versions of Overwatch, and Blizzard has released the relevant patch notes. You can read them for an overall rundown of Wrecking Ball, as well as updates made to some other heroes, and various tweaks to the game.
Here are said patch notes, for the PS4 version:
New Hero: Wrecking Ball (Tank):
Wrecking Ball?s tinkering capabilities and iron-clad mech make him a formidable tank hero, capable of bowling through the front line of the opposition and causing mayhem in the back line. His primary weapon, Quad Cannons, are two sets of twin machine guns that shred enemies caught in their crosshairs. No team is too much for Wrecking Ball to engage against with his Adaptive Shield, which generates more health based on the number of enemies nearby. This shield makes him incredibly difficult to kill when he bulldozes into the fray and, once he starts to get low on health, also provides him the endurance to escape. The Roll ability allows Wrecking Ball to withdraw the mech?s robotic limbs, transforming it into a ball with increased movement speed. No obstacle can stand in Wrecking Ball?s way when he uses Grappling Claw, a short-range ability that grips the environment, letting him swing across terrain gaps or around corners to smash enemies. Grappling Claw also allows Wrecking Ball to reach top...