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Junkrat: change history

8 changes across 3 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)Adjust 2Fix 1Official notes ↗
    Adjust
    Hit volumes Torso hit volume
    Junkrat's torso hit volume decreases from 32 to 29.
    32→29
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    Torso hit volume reduced from 32 to 29.
    Adjust
    Hit volumes Leg hit volumes
    Junkrat's leg hit volumes increase from 17.3 to 20.
    17.3→20
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    Leg hit volumes increased from 17.3 to 20.
    Fix
    Fixed reload speed reductions stacking twice on Frag Launcher.
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    Fixed reload speed reductions stacking twice on Frag Launcher.
  2. Overwatch Patch Notes (Sep 8, 2026)Buff 1Nerf 1Official notes ↗
    Nerf
    Nitro Boost (Minor Perk) · Bonus speed
    Bonus speed on Junkrat's Nitro Boost (Minor Perk) decreases from 125% to 100%.
    125%→100%
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    Bonus speed reduced from 125% to 100%.
    Buff
    Concussion Mine · Cooldown
    Cooldown on Junkrat's Concussion Mine decreases from 8s to 7s.
    8s→7s
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    Cooldown reduced from 8 to 7 seconds.
  3. Overwatch Patch Notes (Aug 11, 2026)New 1Fix 2Official notes ↗
    New
    Stadium Bingo
    New Epic Weapon item for Junkrat: Bingo. Frag Launcher Direct Hits without bouncing reduce cooldown of all abilities by 20%.
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    Bingo - Epic Weapon Hero Item.
    • New
    • 10% Weapon Power
    • "[Frag Launcher] Direct Hits without bouncing reduce cooldown of all abilities by 20%".
    • 11000 Cost.
    Fix
    Stadium
    Fixed an issue where Junkrat's Bango Power would override the burn from Lithium Alloy.
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    Fixed an issue where Junkrat's Bango Power would override the burn from Lithium Alloy.
    Fix
    Stadium
    Fixed an issue where Junkrat's Refreshing Radiation item removed the cooldown reduction from Successful Heist.
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    Fixed an issue where Junkrat's Refreshing Radiation item removed the cooldown reduction from Successful Heist.

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