Overwatch 2 is teaming up with Ok-pop phenomenon Le Sserafim for the sport’s first-ever musical artist occasion, scorching on the discharge of their hit new single, “Good Evening.”
The collaboration with Le Sserafim, whose title is an anagram for the phrase “I’m Fearless,” will function new animations from the world of Overwatch. This all kicks off now, with a brand new in-game occasion, Live performance Conflict, that you could play on Xbox.
This distinctive partnership may even introduce all-new Legendary skins and wonderful artwork crafted by the group on the Blizzard Korea Studio. To study extra concerning the work concerned in bringing Le Sserafim to the world of Overwatch 2, we requested idea artists Shu Lee, Bobby Kim, and Dospi Jin about what it was wish to convey these two worlds collectively.
How excited have been you to create new skins based mostly on Le Sserafim?
Bobby Kim: We had enjoyable discussions about character modeling, rigging, and illustrations nearly each day all through the venture. Because the lead idea artist in Korea, I had many questions on how we might convey our extremely distinctive heroes and members of Le Sserafim collectively and what they might appear like on the earth of Overwatch. Everybody labored exhausting to make sure that each Overwatch gamers and Le Sserafim followers have been completely satisfied. With assist from the remainder of the Overwatch 2 improvement group, we did our greatest to verify this collaboration was successful.
Shu Lee: As an idea artist for Overwatch and a fan of Ok-pop, I’ve all the time hoped that Overwatch would do a Ok-pop collaboration sometime. Once I first heard there can be a collaboration with Le Sserafim and that our group would work on it together with the remainder of Workforce 4, I used to be over the moon! I couldn’t wait to begin sketching and designing the skins straight away.
Dospi Jin: I’ve performed 1000’s of hours of Overwatch 2, and I’m additionally an enormous fan of Ok-pop, retaining monitor of each new tune and artist. With the ability to participate within the collaboration between Le Sserafim and Overwatch is among the happiest moments of my life.
Was there any inspiration from their music and id that helped with ideas?
Bobby Kim: Whereas Le Sserafim’s songs have been already battling for the primary spot on my playlist, capturing the potential of those wonderful Ok-pop artists in a singular type felt like a problem. Once I was producing the preliminary ideations, Le Sserafim was singing about being ‘fearless’ and robust via their tune, “AntiFragile,” and I used to be impressed by how they have been displaying their colours primarily via the usage of denim of their outfits. Then I began to think about Kiriko being a fan of Le Sserafim on the earth of Overwatch and the way she would current herself in that very same type.
Shu Lee: I used to be closely impressed by the phrase ‘Fearless’ itself, which was the origin of the group’s title, Le Sserafim. I additionally needed to seize the dynamic and vibrant picture of Le Sserafim and the “fearless” power of the members within the design, as there hasn’t been a variety of streetwear or on a regular basis outfits for Overwatch’s heroes till now.
Dospi Jin: I created the 2 key artwork illustrations for the collab — Le Sserafim that includes the group and the Le Sserafim Followers Illustration of D.Va, Kiriko, Tracer, Brigitte, and Sombra. It took a very long time to finish them. I take advantage of three displays when engaged on photographs, and through that point, one in all them was continually taking part in Le Sserafim’s music movies and vlogs. I memorized each gesture, expression, and intonation of the members to venture them into my illustrations. All of these have been my sources of inspiration.
Are there any enjoyable particulars or info concerning the skins gamers ought to look out for?
Bobby Kim: Overwatch’s heroes often put on outfits that reveal extra of their personalities and different traits. Nonetheless, on the earth the place Le Sserafim and Overwatch coexist, we needed to showcase our heroes’ on a regular basis lives, cheering on Le Sserafim via fashionable streetwear. Through the use of the identical supplies however contrasting the placements — akin to D.va sporting a denim high and pants to indicate her each day life exterior of her duties and Kiriko sporting a denim jacket round her waist — we tried to spotlight totally different charms and personalities of every hero. The picture of Kiriko having fun with the live performance, utilizing tickets as a substitute of her Ofudas, and defending her allies with Mirrorball Suzu was the brainchild of our idea artists.
Utilizing Le Sserafim’s brand for “Good Evening” as a part of the decorations on the outfit, with an identical iridescent aspect, was one other effort to convey Le Sserafim into the world of Overwatch.
Shu Lee: I started working on Brigitte’s Rocket Flail weapon. Once I first thought concerning the design for her flail, the official Le Sserafim lightstick had simply been launched, so I attempted to mix the lightstick with it to create Brigitte’s personal model. Nonetheless, there have been some considerations, primarily as a result of the unique flail had 4 blades, and the thought of utilizing solely two was new to all of us. Nonetheless, we lastly made it potential because of the assistance from the Character Modeling, Tech Artwork, and animation groups.
Different particulars that everybody from the Idea Artwork group paid consideration to for this good Ok-pop fangirl seems to be are the banner tied to the Mech’s ‘bunny ears’ and the live performance wristband for D.Va, the lightsticks hooked up to Tracer’s Chronal Accelerator, and the backpack to hold all of the merch. There are much more cute parts you’ll love! Lastly, take a look at the victory pose and emotes utilizing Le Sserafim’s dance strikes. These are simply too lovely!
Dospi Jin: I’ve created Overwatch illustrations earlier than, and it has been nearly two years since my final one. Within the meantime, I’ve been engaged on the artwork manufacturing of Overwatch 2 as part of the Blizzard Korea Studio group. I’m delighted to current new Overwatch 2 illustrations to everybody after such a very long time.
When engaged on the Le Sserafim illustration, I had a variety of challenges. I needed everybody to acknowledge the members at a look whereas stylizing their faces. I labored on implementing the distinctive facial options and personalities of every member, altering the angles and lengths of noses, eyes, and mouths right down to the pixel stage for a complete month, all whereas aiming to painting the members as superbly as potential.
The Le Sserafim Followers illustration could be considered an illustrated model of the final scene from the “Good Evening” music video. I needed to precise the fervour of the house, the happiness, and the enjoyment of heroes like D.Va, Kiriko, Sombra, Tracer, and Brigitte going to a Le Sserafim live performance of their collaborative skins. Should you look intently, you’ll discover Junkrat making a cameo as a giant fan of Le Sserafim!
Play and Accumulate New Le Sserafim Skins Now in Overwatch 2!
Play Live performance Conflict, a brand new 3v3 capture-the-flag mode set in a Ok-pop themed Busan. Play as Dazzle D.Va, Kira-Kira Kiriko, Traysi Tracer, BB Brigitte, and Slay Star Sombra as you compete for tickets and seize factors whereas stopping Le Sserafim’s (self-proclaimed) greatest fan, Fawksy James (a.ok.a. Junkrat), from hoarding all the tickets. Full challenges all through the occasion to earn as much as 35,000 Battle Cross XP and the Fawksy James Legendary pores and skin for Junkrat.
Additionally, be sure to head for the in-game store, the place you may add every of the brand new Legendary skins for D.Va, Kiriko, Tracer, Brigitte, and Sombra and different Le Sserafim themed cosmetics with the Mega LE Le Sserafim Bundle out there all through the occasion.
The Overwatch 2 x Le Sserafim occasion is now stay on Xbox! Hurry, although, as a result of the present ends on November 20, 2023!
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