Cassidy's new magnetic grenade in Overwatch 2 has sparked controversy among fans. However, players have noticed a serious issue with this ability on the Paraiso map due to a strange bug. The throwable utility item has undergone several changes during the lifespan of Overwatch 2. Initially, Cassidy's flashbang ability was replaced by a sticky grenade, which was later modified to also slow enemies.
Perfecting the balance of Cassidy's magnetic grenade has been a challenge for the developers. It appears to be one of the most frequently adjusted abilities in the game. In Season 5, the magnetic grenade gained the ability to not only slow enemies upon impact but also temporarily prevent them from using their movement abilities through the "hindered" effect. Previously, the grenade would simply stick to nearby targets and cause damage upon detonation. However, its damage has now been reduced to compensate for its added utility.
The recent changes made to Cassidy's sticky grenade in Overwatch 2 have sparked controversy among fans. Many have pointed out a problem with the grenade following a recent patch aimed at reducing its tracking severity. This update unintentionally introduced another glitch, which only occurs on the Paraiso map and causes every second magnetic grenade thrown by Cassidy to disappear. A player named zhxwks on Reddit has provided an example of this glitch in action. Although it may seem that the vanished grenades fail to explode, other fans have noted that this is only a visual bug experienced by Cassidy players.
Despite the visual issue, the grenade still functions properly in terms of mechanics. It attaches to and affects players as intended, but the visual bug makes it challenging for Cassidy mains to determine whether their grenades are hitting the target. Not all thrown grenades are affected by this bug, but when they are, they will detonate at the location where the player threw them. The Paraiso map has previously experienced similar bugs, such as the one that affected Mercy and resulted in the temporary removal of the map from rotation in Overwatch 2.
Players of Overwatch 2 have been facing significant problems with bugs in recent seasons. These bugs range from texture glitches to ones that completely disable Kiriko's Swift Step ability. Despite some fixes in Season 5, numerous new bugs have also been introduced, much to the disappointment of fans. This has resulted in a less smooth gaming experience than expected for the highly anticipated sequel. Overwatch 2 is currently playable on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
