Overwatch 2is going to be packed with characters, and while a majority of the roster will be returning from the first game, players can expect several new heroes as well. Thus far, though, only one new hero has been officially revealed.Going by the name Sojourn, the character has been known about for some time now, as she was a Captain withOverwatchback before the group was disbanded.
However, with so little footage being shown forOverwatch 2thus far, Sojourn is steadily becoming one of the most recognizable things about the game. The only new character that fans can have any attachment to, a fair bit is known about her moveset and players have seen her attire. Gamers are also aware of her voice actor, fragments of her backstory, and more, giving them a reason to associate the hero with the nextOverwatchgame.
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A Welcome Addition
Blizzard has stated that Sojourn is “right at the center” ofOverwatch 2’s narrative, confirming that the character will appear heavily in the PvE missions of the game. With such a big role in the story, she has a good chance of becoming popular with fans. Further, her importance has seen her feature in both the originalOverwatch 2gameplay traileras well as the Behind the Scenes footage, confirming that she will be around often. With this in mind, it seems likely that Sojourn will appear on promotional material for the game, further expanding her role as the face of the game.
Not only has Blizzard been confident enough to show Sojourn off before all the other heroes, but her railgun allows her to fill a role that is currently not occupied in the world ofOverwatch. This helps her stand out a bit more, as having some abilities that provide a truly unique playstyle could give her an edge over other character additions when it comes to popularity. Further, players have been waiting to see her in-game for some time now, with Sojourn’s portrait shown briefly inWinston’s Recall shortand the character heard speaking in the Storm Rising Archives mission. With so many teases for the hero over the years, having the chance to play as Sojourn and learn more about her story is long overdue.
Sojourn also has a few important traits that add a lot toOverwatch’s current hero roster. First, she is the game’s only Canadian hero, wearing a maple leaf on her shoulder proudly and adding some much-needed representation for the country. Second, she is the first playable black woman insideOverwatch, a role that many fans have been waiting to see filled for the last few years. Having an experienced voice actor in Cherise Boothe as well, there is plenty of upside to Sojourn’s addition. As such, positioning her as the face of the game makes sense. Much like what was done with Tracer in the originalOverwatch, giving the sequel a mascot is a wise idea, and it is hard to think of a better choice for such an important role.
The Only New Character Thus Far
While Blizzard no longeradding heroes to the originalOverwatchensures that there will likely be a few new characters to play as whenOverwatch 2launches, gamers only really know Sojourn at the moment. While there are teasers for a fox hero, a sword-based hero, and a previously cut hero named Brit, theOverwatchfan base knows little about these characters. While they may sound interesting, there is nothing concrete to latch onto, which is the opposite of what has been seen thus far with Sojourn.
While there are plenty of characters that could come toOverwatch 2, fromthe Junker Queento Soundquake, they will all have a tough time escaping from Sojourn’s shadow. Thus far, she is being positioned as the star of the new game, and players have already started to grow attached to her because of this. While new hero reveals will undoubtedly be exciting, whatever character Blizzard shows next is unlikely to take Sojourn’s spot as the next game’s breakout star.
Overwatch 2is in development for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
