Overwatch's Community Crafted Mode Introduces Absurd Hero Changes
Originally published Jul 7, 2026
By Kenneth Shepard · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 7, 2026
Key points
- Overwatch's 'Community Crafted' mode introduces extreme and chaotic hero changes, similar to April Fools' Day patches.
- Soldier: 76 can now carry his Biotic Field and target all enemies with his Ultimate, making him overly powerful.
- Jetpack Cat can carry Symmetra and Torbjorn turrets, effectively turning her into a heavy artillery drone.
Overwatch's new 'Community Crafted' mode introduces extreme and chaotic changes to hero abilities, reminiscent of the game's April Fools' Day patches. Designed by content creators, the mode alters nearly every hero's kit, with some changes being highly impractical or overly powerful. Soldier: 76, for example, can now carry his Biotic Field and target all enemies with his Ultimate. Other notable changes include Ramattra's life-draining ultimate and Jetpack Cat's ability to carry turrets, turning her into a heavy artillery drone. While these changes are not part of the main game, they may serve as a testing ground for future reworks. The mode highlights the community's creativity and the game's willingness to embrace absurdity for fun.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Kenneth Shepard