This article was updated by Andrea Trama on April 23, 2026, with a mention of how the problem has now been fixed, as well as the patch notes for the fix. It was first published on April 15.

UPDATE: The FPS issue for Overwatch on Switch 2 has officially been fixed. Patch notes and original story follow:

Bug Fixes

  • General
    • In a previous update, fixed an issue where custom bindings would not be saved.
    • In a previous update, fixed an issue causing the framerate limit on Nintendo Switch 2 to be lower than intended.
    • In a previous update, fixed an issue with Reaper's Trigger Finger Perk that allowed for an unintended animation cancel.
    • In a previous update, fixed a bug with Sierra's Tight Grip Perk erroneously granting cooldown reduction on Tremor Charge.
    • In a previous update, fixed a bug with Mercy's Double Dose Perk not correctly reducing the healing on Flash Heal.

  • Stadium
    • Fixed an issue where players could be kicked for inactivity during the Armoury Phase.
    • Fixed a bug where Ramattra's Insatiable Spiral bonus [Ravenous Vortex] damage was calculated additively instead of multiplicatively.
    • Fixed a bug where Ramattra's Void Blight applied to barriers.
    • Fixed a bug where Ramattra's Void Blight could not be cleansed.
    • Fixed an issue where Ramattra's Nano-Mender could heal enemies.
    • Fixed an issue where Gloomgauntlet's Melee Damage stat bonus did not apply to Ramattra's [Pummel].
    • Fixed a bug where Vendetta's Overloaded Strike's [Sundering Blade] strike incorrectly calculated the 50% bonus damage additively and not multiplicatively.
    • Fixed a bug where Ana's Cluster Core Hero Item would count certain non-player entities towards Cluster Core's cooldown reduction.
    • Fixed a bug where Juno's Heal Formation would heal more than intended.

Blizzard has officially responded to the frame rate issues affecting Overwatch on Nintendo Switch 2. Overwatch has seen a massive resurgence in 2026 following a rebranding, introduction of new heroes, and a host of other changes. The title has been making waves in the gaming industry, drawing in thousands of new players while also welcoming back veterans who had stepped away.

A key highlight of the hero shooter in 2026 is its ongoing Reign of Talon storyline. Expanding on it, Overwatch recently launched Reign of Talon Season 2, introducing a new hero, multiple balance adjustments, a meta event, and the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 port. However, excitement around the handheld port release quickly faded away as players ran into performance issues. The game remains capped at 30 FPS, similar to the original Switch version, and in some cases, it performs even worse. The community had been waiting for Blizzard to acknowledge the situation, and the developer has finally stepped in to address the issue.

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In a forum post, Blizzard has responded to the performance problems with Overwatch on the Nintendo Switch 2. The developer acknowledges that the game is currently running at a lower FPS limit than intended on the handheld. Blizzard has stated that a patch is in the works that will resolve the issue, but no release window has been shared yet. It has also highlighted several other issues reported by players, including custom key binds not saving, Mystery Heroes settings not updating correctly, and cosmetic bugs.

One of the biggest demands from the Overwatch community has been the removal of the 30 FPS cap on Switch. So, when Blizzard revealed the Switch 2 version, expectations were high as the developer had promised improved visuals, enhanced audio quality, and support for up to 60 FPS in both handheld and docked modes. The goal was to deliver a smoother experience for fans on the go. However, the launch of the Switch 2 port has clearly fallen short of those expectations, which is why there is frustration among fans. Some players believe that the port offers little improvement over the original Switch version.

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While Blizzard continues working on performance fixes, players are still diving into all the new content introduced in Reign of Talon Season 2. This includes Sierra, the latest addition to the Overwatch hero roster. She is a DPS hero that comes with a powerful rifle and unique abilities. The update also brings back post-match accolades, allowing players to recognize their teammates for contributions such as MVP, sportsmanship, and overall performance.

Reign of Talon Season 2 also introduces improvements to the Map Voting system in Overwatch. Losing competitive matches on new or reworked maps now leads to reduced rank penalties. If the majority of players choose a specific map, it will be automatically selected, and a new "Random Map" option has also been added, allowing players to choose outside the standard selection. With these changes in place, fans can't wait to see what Blizzard has planned for upcoming updates.

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The world shifts as 2026 begins a year-long narrative arc where Overwatch and Talon face off in the fight for the future, joined by five new Heroes at once. Step into the story and shape what comes next!

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