Blizzard's recent data reveals fascinating insights into hero ban trends since the implementation of this game-changing feature in Overwatch 2's competitive mode. The system, which allows players to vote on unavailable heroes each match, has created dynamic shifts in the meta and player behavior.

Platform-Specific Ban Trends

The ban rates show remarkable differences between platforms:

• PC Players: Sombra leads with 85% ban rate, followed by Zarya (59%) and Ana (20%)
• Console Players: Sombra dominates at 93%, with Zarya (57%) and Mercy (20%) following

Freja's dramatic difference between platforms (40% on PC vs <10% on console) suggests varying player experiences with the new hero across input methods.

The Impact of Hero Bans

This new system has forced players to:

1. Develop flexible hero pools
2. Adapt strategies around likely bans
3. Reconsider team compositions

As Season 16 progresses, the community eagerly watches how these ban patterns will evolve and what long-term effects they'll have on Overwatch 2's competitive landscape.