For the first time in several months,Overwatch 2’s future hero releases are largely a mystery.Wuyang, the water-bending support character formerly known under the codename of Aqua, is just weeks away from their debut. Hero 45 has also been teased, with the character expected to be a sword-wielding gladiator, though their exact role is unclear.
Beyond these two characters, though, just about anything or anyone could come toOverwatch 2next. However, while many fans may be more intrigued by potential abilities, that’s not the only thing to be hyped about. By building off of a specific Easter egg, a future hero could have the most memorable personality in a cast full of standouts. Specifically, said hero should be a fourth wall-breaker like She-Hulk, Deadpool, Tank Dempsey, and other iconic figures from pop culture.
Overwatch Has Already Put a Dent in the Fourth Wall
While someOverwatch 2players may think that a fourth wall-breaker is out of place for Blizzard’s hero shooter, realistically, it’d be a natural successor to an existing secret. Though there are plenty of referential sprays and voice lines, nothing compares toLucioacknowledging the player’s actions. Spotting this Easter egg is relatively simple, as all players need to do is look at Lucio’s weapon after adjusting their volume settings. If players turn down their master volume, Lucio’s Sonic Amplifier will display an empty bar, with his weapon responding directly to the player’s audio choices. With this secret being over half a decade old, and not exactly common knowledge, many players - especiallyOW2newcomers - may have no idea it exists.
This Easter egg was present inthe originalOverwatchas well, with Team 4’s eye for detail being a consistent strength of the series.
Overwatch 2 Could Work Wonders With a Fourth Wall-Breaking Hero
Regardless of the role assigned to this hypothetical hero, there are some fun opportunities that would be available toBlizzardif it were willing to pursue such an idea. These include:
Such a character would instantly stand out from the rest of theOverwatch 2cast, with it easy to imagine some interactions where Sombra sees the character as an even better hacker than herself or someone unhinged likeSigmaactually being able to grasp what they’re talking about. The only challenge for Blizzard would be adding such a character and having it make sense without removing stakes from the world. Perhaps Superboy Prime could be used as an inspiration, with a fan of theOverwatchworld from a different universe inserting themselves into the fictional setting with all the knowledge they’ve gained from playing the game. Alternatively, a character could simply have the ability to break the fourth wall for no reason beyond it being a fun gimmick, with Blizzard just being careful not to overdo it. Regardless of the approach taken, it would be great to see a character inspired by the Lucio audio secret come to fruition, as they could offer even more Easter eggs with a similar vibe.
