A preview ofOverwatch 2hints at a new character that has some sort of fox-like pet. Blizzard has created anthropomorphicOverwatchheroes before such aspeanut butter loving primate Winstonand Wrecking Ball, a hamster in a damage dealing running ball.
In a post on Game Informer, executive editor Andrew Reiner reveals that during a visit with theOverwatch 2development team, game director Jeff Kaplan shared a presentation with images of several unannounced heroes. One of these heroes was a female character with short hair, says Reiner, and by her side there was some sort of fox-like pet. The creature may not be a fox but Reiner explains that the animal looked like a fox “but with longer ears and a more aggressive stance.”
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The editor also suggested that theOverwatch 2hero could use this fox in battle and it may not just be there for decoration. The animal was “prominent” in the hero’s artwork meaning that opponents could have to come up with strategies for her weapon, which is a four-sided weapon that looks like a shuriken, and the fox.
A woman with a giant blade and a powerful pet fox is the sort of character design that many fans would expect from theOverwatch 2development team. Some of the heroes in the firstOverwatchare a damage dealing DJ, a robot that uses orbs to heal and attack, and a professional esports player in a giant mech suit.Overwatch 2may be making some changes to gameplay, by addingmore PvE missions, but fans will be glad to see that the developers will keep having fun with making new heroes.
Unfortunately, there may not be many characters like this. Kaplan has also revealed thatOverwatch 2won’t have as many new characters asOverwatch. Adding so many characters could change the game too much, suggested the developer, but fans may be hoping that the team will try to fit in as many new heroes as possible.
It’s also unclear when this new female hero and her fox will be added toOverwatch 2, or when the game will be available. Onecharacter that has been confirmed is Sojourn, and another character named Echo may be added toOverwatchorOverwatch 2.Overwatch 2doesn’t have a release date, however, so fans could be waiting some time before they get to play as the woman and her fox.
Overwatch 2is currently in development for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
