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Blizzard to Nerf Overwatch’s Jetpack Cat Next Week, Remove Territorial in Mid-Season Update

Blizzard targets the hero's aggressive perks following widespread bans.

Overview

  • Associate game director Alec Dawson said Claws Out and Territorial will be reduced in power via an early‑week hotfix.
  • Territorial is set to be removed in the mid‑season patch, with a new major perk planned to replace it around mid‑March.
  • Developers flagged Jetpack Cat’s burst lethality and flanking capability as the core problem, with players favoring the most aggressive perks.
  • Blizzard has not released specific numbers for the nerfs or details on the incoming replacement perk.
  • The hero has faced frequent bans since launch, and Dawson noted perceptions may keep her banned even after adjustments.