
Hopefully we can expect the reworked Hanzo to arrive in the PTR server in the coming weeks to try out for ourselves. The only question is when these changes will be added to the finished game - since the features are still being implemented, there's no exact date. Each reward is unlocked after a set number of games are completed. It may look flashy, but Kaplan notes that's the point - opponents need to know what kind of attack Hanzo might be preparing at any given time. This is a great way to earn even more rewards while working towards the Hanzo-specific challenges. The Storm Bow, Storm Arrow, Sonic Arrow, and Dragonstrike abilities allow Hanzo to attack his opponents and assist his team. Kaplan even included some concept art of what Overwatch's VFX and animation team are aiming for, with a caveat that the finished Hanzo could have completely different animations. Hanzo is an attack hero in Overwatch 2 thus his role revolves around fighting aggressively and making sure the enemy team thinks twice before engaging. "End result: you can move it around more." "Sonic arrow cooldown is significantly faster while the radius and duration have been slightly reduced," Kaplan added when asked about sonic arrow changes. "We’re happy with that, the sonic arrow changes and the increase in speed of his arrows. Outside of Overwatch, Hanzo also appears in related media, which includes animated shorts and webcomics, as well as a playable character in the. "We’ve done a lot of playtesting of his new rapid shot ability (that’s the working name)," Kaplan wrote in Blizzard's forums. Hanzo Shimada (, Shimada Hanz) is a playable character appearing in the 2016 video game Overwatch, a first-person shooter video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. When asked by a fan what exactly will happen to Hanzo, Overwatch developer Jeff Kaplan himself shared a few details of what's in the works. Right now, the most anticipated changes will be granted to Hanzo, who is undergoing an extensive reworking behind the scenes. Most Overwatch characters find themselves with various nerfs and tweaks over time as Blizzard balances the game. Jeff Kaplan revealed a glimpse of what to expect from Overwatch's reworked Hanzo.
