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 now 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 conflict machine, Ramattra shed his munitions for a defend to guard his individuals 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 can have two varieties gamers can change between.
“He does have two varieties. He has an Omnic type and his Nemesis type. A part of the ability we’re testing is when to change between these varieties. As a result of the Omnic type, you are taking part in 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… irrespective 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 for the reason that launch of Overwatch 2 together with Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko. In accordance with Blizzard, the workforce needs to launch both a brand new map or hero in alternating seasons.
Overwatch 2 is lastly reside, 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 may attain him @lawoftd.
