Blizzard has unveiled the subsequent 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,” based on the Overwatch weblog saying his reveal.
“Initially a warfare machine, Ramattra shed his munitions for a defend to guard his folks by selling peace and tranquility,” Blizzard writes. “Nevertheless, Ramattra’s story is certainly one 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 can have two types gamers can change between.
“He does have two types. He has an Omnic type and his Nemesis type. A part of the talent we’re testing is when to modify between these types. As a result of the Omnic type, you are enjoying this poke sport, you are defending your workforce, a little bit bit at vary. After which the Nemesis type you are speeding 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 fee.
Coming to #Overwatch2 Season 2, Dec 6.
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Ramattra would be the fourth new hero launched for the reason that launch of Overwatch 2 together with Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko. In keeping with Blizzard, the workforce desires to launch both a brand new map or hero in alternating seasons.
Overwatch 2 is lastly reside, totally 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 may attain him @lawoftd.