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,” in line with the Overwatch weblog saying his reveal.
“Initially a battle machine, Ramattra shed his munitions for a protect to guard his individuals by selling peace and tranquility,” Blizzard writes. “Nevertheless, Ramattra’s story is one in all 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 swap between.
“He does have two varieties. He has an Omnic type and his Nemesis type. A part of the talent we’re testing is when to modify between these varieties. As a result of the Omnic type, you are enjoying this poke sport, you are defending your staff, 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 fee.
Coming to (*2*)#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 line with Blizzard, the staff needs to launch both a brand new map or hero in alternating seasons.
Overwatch 2 is lastly stay, totally changing the unique Overwatch although gamers are nonetheless ready for the narrative-pushed PvE mode.
Matt T.M. Kim is IGN’s Information Editor. You’ll be able to attain him @lawoftd.