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6 changes across 4 patches (Aug 11, 2026 to 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)Buff 2Nerf 1Official notes ↗
    Buff
    Swift Strike · Damage
    Damage on Genji's Swift Strike increases from 50 to 60.
    50→60
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    Damage increased from 50 to 60.
    Nerf
    Dragonblade · Damage
    Damage on Genji's Dragonblade decreases from 110 to 100.
    110→100
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    Damage reduced from 110 to 100.
    Buff
    Dragonblade · Swing speed
    Swing speed on Genji's Dragonblade increases by 15%.
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    Swing speed increased by 15%.
  2. Overwatch Patch Notes (Sep 8, 2026)Buff 1Official notes ↗
    Buff
    Stadium Laceration (Power) · Cooldown reduction per target
    Cooldown reduction per target on Genji's Laceration (Power) increases from 2s to 2.5s.
    2s→2.5s
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    Cooldown reduction per target increased to 2.5s (Up from 2s).
  3. Overwatch Patch Notes (Aug 19, 2026)Fix 1Official notes ↗
    Fix
    Fixed an issue with the Genji Mythic voice lines that prevented them from playing.
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    Fixed an issue with the Genji Mythic voice lines that prevented them from playing.
  4. Overwatch Patch Notes (Aug 11, 2026)Buff 1Official notes ↗
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    Ultimate cost
    Genji's ultimate cost decreases by 6%.
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    Ultimate cost reduced by 6%.

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