Overwatch Players Are Learning How to Handle Jetpack Cat's Ultimate Together
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon breaks down practical strategies for countering Jetpack Cat's ultimate in Overwatch through teamwork, precise timing, and kit mastery.
Overwatch community forums have spent plenty of time lately complaining about Jetpack Cat, specifically targeting her frustrating fuel supply and tiny hitbox. But the real friction point for most players is her ultimate ability, which routinely sends unsuspecting team members on a one-way trip off the map. As Josh Broadwell over at Polygon points out, dealing with the airborne menace is less about waiting for a nerf and more about leaning into actual team coordination and character kit mastery.
Dealing with the ultimate starts the second you hear that telltale yowl before the pounce. Because the target is locked in early, players have a brief window to use mobility skills or evasive moves like Anran's Dancing Blaze to step entirely out of harm's way. If the pounce does connect, the situation is far from hopeless. Any stun or hindering ability will instantly cancel the ultimate mid-flight, though timing your Reinhardt charge or Mei blizzard to pull this off definitely counts as a high-skill play.
Support mains also have plenty of tools in the kit to ruin a Jetpack Cat player's day. Lifeweaver can yank a grabbed ally out of danger using Life Grip, and a friendly Jetpack Cat can even toss a lifeline tether down to rescue a teammate right before a fatal drop. Even the unfortunate soul caught in the claws can fight back mid-flight, turning the tables with enough focused damage. Blizzard has made it clear that team play is a core pillar for the future of Overwatch, and figuring out these counterplay mechanics proves that friction and learning curve can actually make the meta more rewarding for dedicated squads.
Tags: Overwatch, Blizzard, PC Gaming, Console Gaming, Multiplayer
Original article: Polygon