There have been some wild characters launched within the Overwatch canon, each within the authentic sport and its sequel, Overwatch 2. Earlier this week, Blizzard shared an early take a look at the title’s subsequent hero, Wuyang. In accordance with Overwatch 2 lead idea artist Daryl Tan, Wuyang is emblematic of the sport’s shift away from “oddball” characters in favor of aspirational heroes.
Throughout an interview with Polygon, Tan and senior narrative designer Joshi Zhang defined that the artistic group is concentrated on introducing characters who replicate their very own private experiences whereas additionally connecting to a bigger viewers.
“We at all times will strategy making Overwatch heroes… aspirational in some sense,” mentioned Tan. “They’re aspirational of their physique, of their experience at what they do, and simply being actually cool heroes that we will look as much as.”
“This was a extremely, actually private hero for me,” added Zhang. “After I was writing the story, I drew on a variety of very deep private experiences about confronting my very own emotions of wanting to present again to my household, the disgrace and guilt that comes with that, and exploring what it means whenever you fall wanting your mother and father’ desires and the way you choose your self up from that. I believe it is one thing that folks do not discuss quite a bit.”
Regardless of the shift in priorities, Tan indicated that the designers nonetheless wish to “sprinkle” non-human heroes into the sport. He did not provide any schedule for that to occur past teasing “thrilling stuff down the highway.”
Though Wuyang will not formally make his debut till the beginning of Overwatch 2 Season 18 on August 26, gamers can presently play their new character as a part of a Hero Trial from now till August 18.