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entertainment1d ago
Overwatch 2 Teases Its Next Hero And Fans Are Underwhelmed
- Overwatch 2 hints at a new hero, Anran, through an audio drama and promotional footage, suggesting an imminent release.
- Datamined Echo voice lines appear to imitate Anran’s ultimate, signaling early in-game confirmation.
- Community debate centers on whether Anran signals a shift away from tanks to other roles.
- Critics accuse some heroes of being designed for skins, raising concerns about balance and narrative relevance.
- Blizzard’s past statements tried to reassure fans about ‘oddities’ in hero design amid controversy.
- The article notes 2025 saw no new tank despite releases of support and damage heroes.
- The piece situates Anran within a broader trend of mixed fan reception to new hero designs.
- Kotaku suggests Anran’s showcase ties to Wuyang’s promo materials and ongoing narrative momentum.
- Kotaku emphasizes that developments may reflect broader industry trends in live-service games.
- The article notes fans awaiting more definitive confirmation of Anran's identity and role.
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