Game director Aaron Keller announced this on Tuesday that, after overwhelming feedback about Lifeweaver’s clumsy input and players posting their own suggested hotkeys, the hero will get an update. The changes sound like they’ll go a long way in making Lifeweaver feel better to play and more in line with other Overwatch heroes.
Here’s what’s changing, according to Keller:
- Thorn volley, Lifeweaver’s attack firing a series of projectiles will now be his alternate fire. The launch version of Lifeweaver requires players to switch (using the 2 key or right on a D-pad) to Thorn Volley from its primary fire, Healing Blossom, similar to how Mercy and Torbjörn switch their primary fire. It looks like Thorn Volley is now mapped to the right/left trigger on a gamepad.
- Thorn Volley’s auto reload time has been delayed to compensate for the above change.
- Petal platform replaces Rejuvenating Dash on skill 1 (shift key/L1/left bumper), and the platform can be canceled with the same button.
- Rejuvenating Dash has been moved to double jump, seemingly similar to how Hanzo uses his Lunge ability.
Keller says this new control will be Lifeweaver’s default layout, but players will have options to use “the old style” if they choose. It sounds like balance changes are coming for Lifeweaver too – Keller hinted at “a buff” for the new hero – and that lead hero designer Alec Dawson will be sharing more later this week.
Lifeweaver has been added Overexpected 2 on April 11, as part of the game’s fourth season. Lifeweaver is now available to play through the game’s season 4 premium battle pass and in limited-time BOB and Weave arcade mode, but it’s currently limited to competitive play.