As a seasoned gamer with a decade under my belt, I can’t help but feel a bit disheartened by Blizzard’s latest Overwatch 2 skin crossover with My Hero Academia. It seems like they’re stuck in a rut, favoring the same old characters over and over again.
It appears that the continuous reveal of Overwatch 2 skins for specific characters suggests that Blizzard might be limiting their creative potential due to a bias towards certain heroes.
During the Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show event held on September 26th, Blizzard revealed they would be releasing a new character skin in collaboration with the popular manga and anime series, My Hero Academia, on October 17th.
As a gamer, I can’t help but feel a tad disappointed when I see familiar faces donning the same old skins in this collaboration. It seems like there were some golden opportunities to showcase creative freedom and ingenuity that could have truly illuminated this crossover event. Instead, it feels like we’re stuck with the usual suspects, and I can’t help but wonder what could have been if fresh ideas had been given a chance.
What went right, what went wrong
During Xbox’s presentation, fans were treated to a brief sneak peek at upcoming character skins. These included Tracer, Juno, and Reinhardt adorning the costumes of Izuku Midoriya (Deku), Ochaco Uraraka, and All Might, respectively. Additionally, Reaper and Kiriko were unveiled as the antagonists, representing Tomura Shigaraki and Himiko Toga.
In terms of the crossover analysis, Juno as Uraraka stands out as a particularly fitting match. Beyond their shared youthful and heroic personas, the resemblance between Uraraka’s Uravity costume and what Juno wears is striking. Additionally, they share an almost identical hairstyle, and both possess abilities that manipulate gravity.
If not, despite all the outfits closely resembling their manga character counterparts to the extent that some Overwatch heroes’ identities became indistinct under the costumes, Blizzard seems to favor certain characters more when designing new skins.
To illustrate, consider Reinhardt. Not long ago, Blizzard unveiled a cosmetic set for Overwatch 2 within World of Warcraft, and this announcement was followed closely by the reveal of a new skin for Reinhardt, who is a Tank hero. What made players even more weary was that it wasn’t just any skin, but a collaborative one, coming so soon after several other skins had been released for Reinhardt.
As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but notice that my favorite hero, Kiriko, has been selected for another stunning skin. Don’t get me wrong, the Toga skin is undeniably cool, but it seems like there’s an unfair bias towards Kiriko in terms of skins compared to other heroes in Overwatch 2. With a total of 41 heroes now in the game, the balance of skin distribution among them feels out of whack. It leaves many fans, including myself, questioning if perhaps Kiriko holds a special place in Blizzard’s heart.
What could have been
Players quickly jumped online with creative suggestions for a My Hero Academia crossover, proposing that instead of Reinhardt being All Might, perhaps it could be Ramattra. Given that All Might has both a weak, ordinary form and a heroic one, this idea aligns well with Ramattra’s dual forms as highlighted in this Reddit post.
The story didn’t end there, as I noticed fans’ posts suggesting that Junker Queen could be an ideal fit for Miriko, given their shared traits of being powerful, muscular women. One user even proposed Eijiro Kirishima as a possible skin for Venture, reasoning that since his power involves hardening and sharpening his body like rock, and Venture has a fondness for rocks, it could be a fitting match.
Although many posts primarily consisted of memes, a significant number of concepts were innovative and unconventional. However, some of Blizzard’s final decisions for this collaboration appeared to opt for safer choices. Admittedly, Reinhardt shares the personality and physique with All Might, but isn’t that an overly simplistic approach?
Neglected heroes leave neglected fans
One issue that’s causing debate is the disparity between the number of skins given to specific characters versus others. Many heroes seem untouched when it comes to crossover skins, as Blizzard tends to focus on a select few. This can leave some fans feeling overlooked and questioning if Blizzard continues to prioritize their hero, leading them to believe that the company is more interested in generating revenue through skins for popular characters instead.
As an ardent fan of Overwatch, juggling the intricate backstories of 41 diverse heroes is no easy feat, especially when there’s a gleaming future on the horizon for this dynamic universe. While it’s clear that many are relishing the new Uraraka skin, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment for the Venture fans who have been waiting patiently. However, the promise of Venture skins, scheduled to drop in Season 14, keeps our hopes alive!
It’s unfortunate that Venture, a character introduced in Season 10, hasn’t received any Legendary skins yet. Additionally, with only one Rare shop skin, which was essentially a color change, fans might feel a bit let down when they compare the cosmetics available for Venture to those of other characters.
Meanwhile, even though Kiriko is a fairly recent addition to the Overwatch series in Overwatch 2, it seems Blizzard has given this fresh character more opportunities to cross paths with others, suggesting they might be partial towards Kiriko.
To sum up, the new My Hero Academia-themed skins for Overwatch 2 are quite stylish, yet it’s another instance where Blizzard could elevate these collaborations by providing underrepresented heroes with the skins they need. At present, this approach seems to be lacking.
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2024-09-26 22:18