Blizzard halts plans to surpass Marvel Rivals with appealing Overwatch 2 characters, team remains fond of peculiar figures such as Bastion and Winston
Overwatch 2: Developers Tease New "Oddity" Hero and Promises More Unconventional Characters
In an exciting development for fans of Overwatch 2, the game's developers have confirmed that an oddity hero is currently in production. However, the identity of this character remains a mystery for now.
Lead hero designer Alec Dawson and senior designer Dylan Snyder have emphasized that heroes like Winston and Bastion, who are considered oddities, are a key part of what makes Overwatch distinct. They have teased that more oddity heroes are on the way, but specific details are yet to be revealed.
Hero producer Kenny Hudson highlighted the challenge of creating off-the-wall heroes with unconventional silhouettes, such as Ramattra. He did not provide any details about upcoming oddball characters, but he did express his excitement about adding more unique characters to the game.
Meanwhile, the most recent heroes unveiled are Wuyang, a water-based hero, and his sister Anran, a fire-based melee fighter. While Wuyang is part of a recent trend in Overwatch of featuring conventionally attractive characters, he is described as the most aggressive support character in years for the evergreen shooter.
The Overwatch roster consists of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Alec Dawson stated that there is at least one "oddity" in development for Overwatch 2, but no new facts about this character have been provided.
The Overwatch 2 director has expressed dissatisfaction with the game's story and has expressed a desire for a return of the animated shorts. Additionally, the director has shown interest in a potential TV show for the game.
Lead character designer Daryl Tan also expressed excitement about adding more characters like the robo monk and the genius hamster who pilots a rolling, weaponized ball. However, no new information about when to expect more information about upcoming heroes has been given.
In summary, while the identity of the next oddity hero is a mystery, the developers have confirmed that it is in development and that they are committed to including unique and unconventional characters in the game’s roster. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more information about upcoming heroes in the coming months.
- The developers of Overwatch 2 have previously showcased unique characters like Winston and Baston, deemed as oddities, and they promise more unconventional heroes in the future.
- The director of Overwatch 2 has expressed a desire for a return of the animated shorts and has shown an interest in a potential TV show for the game.
- Lead character designer Daryl Tan is excited about adding more characters like the robo monk and the genius hamster who pilots a rolling, weaponized ball.
- The Overwatch roster consists of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities, with at least one "oddity" in development for Overwatch 2.
- The upcoming Overwatch 2 heroes, such as Wuyang, a water-based hero, and his sister Anran, a fire-based melee fighter, are said to bring fresh elements to the evergreen shooter, providing entertainment and exciting gameplay experiences for esports enthusiasts and fans alike.
