KarQ is back with another round of Overwatch 2 hot takes, and this episode didn’t disappoint. From Mei’s place in Stadium to whether Sombra is truly broken, here are the standout discussions and where KarQ stands on them.

Should Mei Have Been in Stadium at Launch?

One viewer argued Mei didn’t belong in Stadium’s launch hero pool, calling her “anti-fun” with few counters available in the mode. KarQ disagrees, saying Mei’s most frustrating Stadium builds have already been toned down and her annoying factor “has been dialed down tenfold.” He believes she was fine to be available from day one.

Freja’s Right-Click vs. Hanzo’s Body Shot

The claim: Freja’s right-click doing more damage than a fully charged Hanzo body shot is ridiculous.
KarQ says the comparison isn’t entirely fair — Hanzo can fire faster without ammo limitations, while Freja’s mobility puts her at risk. He sees the point but doesn’t think it’s “ridiculous.”

The Truth About Purple Items in Stadium

One take stated purple items aren’t worth rushing early unless they’re hero-specific, since greens and blues give more stat value for the cost. KarQ agrees completely, calling it “just a true fact” based on cost-efficiency.

Kiriko Skins vs. Ramattra Skins

Some say it’s unfair Kiriko gets more skins than Ramattra. KarQ says it’s about popularity, not design quality — Kiriko’s higher pick rate makes her more profitable for skin sales, regardless of Ramattra’s strengths.

DPS Passive Too Strong?

A viewer felt the Season 17 DPS anti-heal buff was too much. KarQ disagrees, noting the 5% change rarely decides fights. In most cases, committing abilities like Ana’s nade is still the better answer.

Overwatch 1 Was “Garbage”?

One hot take claimed Overwatch 1 was irredeemable and Overwatch 2’s early vision fixed it. KarQ pushes back — OW1 was Game of the Year and beloved early on, while OW2’s clear vision only came together more recently.

6v6 Deserves Separate Balancing

KarQ supports the idea of separate tuning for 6v6, saying the mode has proven popular enough to warrant its own adjustments, especially as current balance is centered on 5v5.

Stadium Announcer Feedback

A take called the Stadium announcer distracting between rounds. KarQ’s fix? Add a dedicated volume slider so players can mute him without losing other audio.

Is Sombra Really Broken?

The claim: Sombra isn’t broken — people just don’t learn to counter her. KarQ agrees she’s not overpowered, but notes stealth mechanics are inherently frustrating for average players, especially in uncoordinated matches.

From disagreements over Mei’s annoyance level to debates about Sombra’s actual power, this hot takes episode showed how varied the Overwatch 2 community’s perspectives can be — and how KarQ navigates between validating player frustration and separating perception from reality.

Visit OverwatchCentral for more Overwatch 2 news and community breakdowns, and watch KarQ Archives’ full video for every take in detail.

Frequently asked questions

Why does KarQ think Mei belongs in Stadium?

He says her most annoying Stadium builds have been heavily nerfed, and other heroes now have equally frustrating interactions.

Is Freja’s right-click really stronger than Hanzo’s body shot?

Technically yes in raw damage, but KarQ says the context makes it less outrageous than it sounds.

Why does Kiriko get more skins than Ramattra?

It comes down to pick rate and sales potential — Kiriko is played more often, so skins sell better.

What does KarQ think of the DPS passive buff complaints?

He believes the small anti-heal change isn’t enough to dramatically impact fights and that ability usage matters more.

Is Sombra broken?

KarQ says no — she’s more of a frustration factor for lower and mid ranks, and much less dominant in coordinated play.