{"id":469533,"date":"2025-03-14T00:52:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T00:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=469533"},"modified":"2025-03-14T00:52:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T00:52:29","slug":"why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Mai removed from Overwatch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Why_is_Mai_Removed_from_Overwatch\" title=\"Why is Mai Removed from Overwatch?\">Why is Mai Removed from Overwatch?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Introduction_to_Meis_Removal\" title=\"Introduction to Mei&#8217;s Removal\">Introduction to Mei&#8217;s Removal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Background_on_the_Issue\" title=\"Background on the Issue\">Background on the Issue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Mei-Specific_Questions\" title=\"Mei-Specific Questions\">Mei-Specific Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Overwatch_and_Heroes\" title=\"Overwatch and Heroes\">Overwatch and Heroes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Bugs_and_Exploits\" title=\"Bugs and Exploits\">Bugs and Exploits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Character_and_Storyline\" title=\"Character and Storyline\">Character and Storyline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-mai-removed-from-overwatch\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Mai_Removed_from_Overwatch\"><\/span>Why is Mai Removed from Overwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Mai, also known as <strong>Mei<\/strong>, was removed from <strong>Overwatch<\/strong> due to a <strong>game-breaking exploit<\/strong> that allowed heroes to reach unintended locations when using her <strong>Ice Wall ability<\/strong> in combination with their own abilities. This temporary removal was necessary to address the <strong>bug<\/strong> and prevent players from abusing it to gain an unfair advantage in the game.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Meis_Removal\"><\/span>Introduction to Mei&#8217;s Removal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_on_the_Issue\"><\/span>Background on the Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The removal of Mei from Overwatch was a sudden move by <strong>Blizzard<\/strong>, the game&#8217;s developer, to maintain the balance and integrity of the game. The <strong>Ice Wall ability<\/strong> was found to be exploitable, allowing players to access areas that were not intended to be reachable, thus giving them an unfair advantage over their opponents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Is Mei coming back to Overwatch?<\/strong>: Yes, Mei is expected to return to Overwatch after the issue with her Ice Wall ability is addressed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why was Mei disabled in Overwatch 2?<\/strong>: Mei was disabled due to a bug that allowed heroes to reach unintended locations when using her Ice Wall ability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have any heroes been removed from Overwatch?<\/strong>: Yes, several heroes, including Bastion and Torbjorn, have been removed from the game in the past due to exploits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mei-Specific_Questions\"><\/span>Mei-Specific Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>What did they change for Mei in Overwatch?<\/strong>: The June 13 patch changed how Mei&#8217;s primary fire functions, and a new feature was added to her secondary fire, making her freezing ability build up to a slowing effect on enemies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Mei not freeze people anymore?<\/strong>: Mei can no longer freeze-stun her enemies, except with her ultimate ability, which was a significant part of her gameplay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why isn&#8217;t Mei back in Overwatch yet?<\/strong>: Mei is still temporarily disabled as the developers work on fixing the bug with her Ice Wall ability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overwatch_and_Heroes\"><\/span>Overwatch and Heroes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Who was the last hero to be added to Overwatch?<\/strong>: Echo was the last hero added to the original Overwatch, and Overwatch 2 introduced new heroes, including Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why isn&#8217;t Hanzo in Overwatch 2?<\/strong>: Hanzo was temporarily removed due to a bug that allowed him to shoot his bow like an assault rifle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who took over Overwatch&#8217;s development?<\/strong>: After Jeff Kaplan&#8217;s departure, Aaron Keller took over the development of Overwatch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bugs_and_Exploits\"><\/span>Bugs and Exploits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>What was the bug with Mei?<\/strong>: The bug allowed players to use Mei&#8217;s Ice Wall to reach places they weren&#8217;t supposed to, disrupting the game&#8217;s balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why was Mei vaulted?<\/strong>: Mei was removed due to the bug affecting her Ice Wall ability, which needed to be fixed to prevent exploitation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Mae no longer in Overwatch?<\/strong>: Mei is temporarily disabled and expected to return after the next patch, which will fix the issue with her Ice Wall.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Character_and_Storyline\"><\/span>Character and Storyline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>Who is Hanzo married to in Overwatch?<\/strong>: Hanzo is married to Sayuri, and they have a child together, whose mother is Sayuri, making her Asuka&#8217;s grandmother.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Hanzo a bad guy in Overwatch?<\/strong>: Hanzo&#8217;s storyline is complex, and he can be viewed as both a hero and a villain, depending on the perspective.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is McCree shipped with Hanzo?<\/strong>: The ship between McCree and Hanzo is due to their common ground as criminals and their paths to redemption, making their relationship compelling to some fans.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The removal of Mei from Overwatch was a necessary step to address the bug with her Ice Wall ability and maintain the game&#8217;s balance. Blizzard&#8217;s commitment to fixing issues and preventing exploits is crucial for the game&#8217;s longevity and player satisfaction. As the game continues to evolve, with new patches and updates, heroes like Mei will return, and new stories will unfold, keeping the Overwatch community engaged and excited about the future of the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is Mai Removed from Overwatch? Mai, also known as Mei, was removed from Overwatch due to a game-breaking exploit that allowed heroes to reach unintended locations when using her Ice Wall ability in combination with their own abilities. 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