The Overwatch November 3 patch starts Taking Reign and updates 20 heroes in the main balance section. Blizzard’s official November 3, 2026 notes also have a separate Stadium section.
Balance changes to check before playing
Junker Queen’s base health rises from 375 to 425, and Carnage’s cooldown falls from nine seconds to seven. Ramattra gains ammunition, while Winston’s Revitalizing Barrier healing is reduced.
For players returning to a familiar hero, checking individual values is more useful than assuming every change points in the same direction. The main-section count also should not be read as a complete count across every mode.
Taking Reign and premium rewards
Taking Reign runs November 3–December 7. Its premium upgrade includes a Legendary Doomfist skin and a Legendary Vendetta weapon skin. Blizzard says purchased premium passes can be completed after the event or season ends.
The event window and the completion rules for an already purchased pass are therefore different. Check which reward track you are viewing before spending currency.
Report feedback
Blizzard lists improved sabotage detection and Notification Hub feedback when a report leads to appropriate action. This does not promise action on every report. Use the dated November 3 section of the official patch notes for the full conditions and changelog.
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