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New Skill Tier - Emerald (Ranks Redistributed): change history
3 changes across 1 patch (Aug 11, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for Overwatch, back to Aug 11, 2026.
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AdjustA new Rank has been added between Platinum and Diamond called Emerald.
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A new Rank has been added between Platinum and Diamond called Emerald. As we've shown in the past, the majority of our players are in Gold and Platinum, so adding a new Rank closer to the middle of the skill curve gives many players a better sense of Rank identity, a new goal to achieve, and increases fidelity in assessing skill for many players.
AdjustTitles and Weapon Charms for Emerald have been added.Source line
Titles and Weapon Charms for Emerald have been added.
AdjustThis Rank Redistribution primarily focuses on moving players that were Platinum and Diamond into Emerald, but the highest Divisions of Champion will now also be more exclusive.Source line
This Rank Redistribution primarily focuses on moving players that were Platinum and Diamond into Emerald, but the highest Divisions of Champion will now also be more exclusive.
Each step links to the full patch breakdown and to Blizzard Entertainment's official notes. Changes listed under a general heading such as "Bug fixes" are not included here; search to find every mention.