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Once is happenstance, twice is a pattern. A new Heroes of the Storm balance update hit the PTR, with actual HOTS patch changes that matter!
Once is happenstance,twice is a pattern. For the second time in as many months the ‘dead game’ Heroes of the Storm is getting an update. And while this PTR update pushed today won’t look like much to an outside observer, it’s actually quite large. Included in this HOTS balance update are numerous bug fixes that verge on making many heroes better, as well as an honest-to-glob change for Samuro. This HOTS patch has it all, folks! I mean, except new content.
Opinion
Dear Microsoft: Bring back Heroes of the Storm
With the purchase of Activision-Blizzard looming every closer, one fact remains: Microsoft should revive Heroes of the Storm, and here’s why.
Will Jagielski-Harrison
Is it a sign?Is it all coming together like Kronk told me it would? Did Phil Spencer get my fax? All of those questions and more after the headline.
HOTS balance update hits PTR - Patch notes
We’re going to cover the broad strokes of this HOTS balance update.Head over here for the full HOTS patch notes.
General-HOTS patch update
Observer UI
Like we said, not the sexiest of updates, but vital nonetheless. One of the more difficult things about juggling multiple health bars in HOTS is not being able to see them unless you click on the unit. In the case of Misha as a controllable pet this is huge. Good change!
General
Heroes
You read that right, an actual HOTS hero balance update. We’re in flavor country, folks. In the case of Samuro, this is a change that makes a hard hero a little bit better. Novices won’t notice much but those with gold rings around their orc samurai are thrilled right now.
Bug Fixes
You know,notlosing more Fresh Meat than you should is a good fix!
The cleanse on Dehaka’s prime ability is huge, so consider this a massive buff to the stealth bruiser.
Murky updates in 2023, what a world. The reveal changes are major, as is the Egg bug fix.
This is only a smattering of the bug fixes in this PTR update. Seriously, just go look at the full list, find your hero of choice, and see how your life will improve. C’mon people, we can get Heroes of the Storm back. Log in, get your loot crates, and show Microsoft that there’s dozens of us!
