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Custom Restricted Words: change history

4 changes across 1 patch (Oct 6, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for Overwatch, back to Aug 11, 2026.
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  1. Overwatch Patch Notes (Oct 6, 2026)Adjust 3New 1Official notes ↗
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    Added new Option (Custom Restricted Words) to Social -> Text Chat.
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    Added new Option (Custom Restricted Words) to Social -> Text Chat.
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    Added information regarding Custom Restricted Words to Text Profanity Filters info dialog and Report dialog.
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    Added information regarding Custom Restricted Words to Text Profanity Filters info dialog and Report dialog.
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    Player-sent chat messages containing a restricted word(s) will be hidden with a "Possible Bad Message (Custom)" warning, with the option to reveal the message.
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    Player-sent chat messages containing a restricted word(s) will be hidden with a "Possible Bad Message (Custom)" warning, with the option to reveal the message.
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    While Streamer Mode is enabled, players will need to confirm before being able to view and manage their Custom Restricted Words list.
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    While Streamer Mode is enabled, players will need to confirm before being able to view and manage their Custom Restricted Words list.

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