Blizzard has unveiled the following hero to affix its lineup, the chief of Null Sector, Ramattra.
As teased within the lore, Ramattra is the chief of the group Null Sector. Like Zenyatta, Ramattra is a Shambli monk who not sees the choice of peacefully advocating for the rights of Omnics, and has now taken a extra “pragmatic angle,” in accordance with the Overwatch weblog saying his reveal.
“Initially a conflict machine, Ramattra shed his munitions for a protect to guard his folks by selling peace and tranquility,” Blizzard writes. “Nonetheless, Ramattra’s story is one in every of hardships, trauma, and a magnified view of humanity’s harsh realities.”
Whereas Blizzard has solely shared a cinematic trailer showcasing Ramattra’s backstory and origins, IGN was a part of a media roundtable with Overwatch 2 hero designer Alec Dawson who revealed Ramattra could have two varieties gamers can change between.
“He does have two varieties. He has an Omnic kind and his Nemesis kind. A part of the ability we’re testing is when to modify between these varieties. As a result of the Omnic kind, you are enjoying this poke sport, you are defending your crew, a bit bit at vary. After which the Nemesis kind you are dashing down the enemies, you are charging in there and you’ve got these punches.”
The chief of Null Sector is on a mission to create a greater world for Omnics… regardless of the associated fee.
Coming to #Overwatch2 Season 2, Dec 6.
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— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) November 5, 2022
Ramattra would be the fourth new hero launched because the launch of Overwatch 2 together with Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko. In line with Blizzard, the crew needs to launch both a brand new map or hero in alternating seasons.
Overwatch 2 is lastly stay, absolutely changing the unique Overwatch although gamers are nonetheless ready for the narrative-driven PvE mode.
Matt T.M. Kim is IGN’s Information Editor. You’ll be able to attain him @lawoftd.