In August 2017, in response to their observations of the meta-game, Blizzard planned to introduce changes to D.Va to be tested in the Public Test Realm (PTR) server and evaluated before full release. [15] Namely, the developers found that D.Va was being used more frequently to absorb damage through her Defense Matrix and was not being played offensively. [15] The revamped skill kit would increase the rate of energy depletion of the Defense Matrix, effectively reducing its use time by half, but would allow her to use her main weapon while boosting. [15] The update also added a new Micro Missiles ability that launches a number of small missiles that do damage in a small area on impact. Kaplan said that the overall goal of D.Va's ability retooling was to "reduce her reliance on Defense Matrix and make her more fun to play," and stressed the changes were not meant to nerf D.Va overall. [15] These changes were added for all players in a September 2017 patch. [16] Sheridan, Connor (August 22, 2018). "This new Overwatch CGI short for D.Va is like Pacific Rim with bunny mechs". GamesRadar+ . Retrieved May 22, 2023. Frank, Allegra (May 10, 2017). "Heroes of the Storm skins reveal a love for classic anime". Polygon. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019 . Retrieved August 8, 2018. McWhertor, Michael (April 25, 2017). "Heroes of the Storm is having another Overwatch-themed event". Polygon. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017 . Retrieved December 9, 2017. D.Va's Mech cannot turn while casting and channeling Micro Missiles, therefore it is advised to use it on low-mobility Heroes

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Prefer using Micro Missiles as a follow-up to allied crowd control because moving targets will not be that easy to hit. Stretchy Fabric: This Shenhe cosplay bunny outfit is made from a thin PU leather, which is soft and elastic. The bunny cosutme are easy to wear and clear. Barrett, Ben (June 9, 2016). "Overwatch nerf gun has Widowmaker in its sights next". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016 . Retrieved June 9, 2016. Heroes of the Storm 2.0 – Hanamura Showdown. April 25, 2017. Archived from the original on December 5, 2019 . Retrieved January 6, 2020– via YouTube.Blizzard considers D.Va the most difficult character that they must develop around when adding new game modes or other features; as described by assistant director Aaron Keller, "she breaks everything" due to having two different forms for which they must account. [17] a b c Whittaker, Matt (May 25, 2016). "Overwatch Character Guide: D.Va, Soldier: 76 and Lucio". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016 . Retrieved June 9, 2016. What it means is that you can position aggressively when needed, but you should still play carefully a b c d "Heroes - D.Va". playoverwatch.com. Blizzard Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 23, 2016 . Retrieved June 9, 2016.

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D.Va is designed as a tank character who uses a highly mobile pink mech suit in battle, and acts as a "skirmisher". [4] [6] Seen beyond her mech suit, pink is a core part of D.Va's visual design, being featured in marks on her face, the bodysuit in her default skin, and her light gun. [7] Grayson, Nathan (April 3, 2018). "D.Va Makes Life Difficult For Overwatch's Developers". Kotaku. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018 . Retrieved April 3, 2018.