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Overwatch 2’s next hero Lifeweaver might fix the game’s support problemOW2 players are understandably thirsty
OW2 players are understandably thirsty
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Image credit:Blizzard Entertainment
Support mains, relax.Overwatch 2’s next playable character is a support hero called Lifeweaver and he’ll be joining the roster alongside Season 4, expected to begin on April 11th. Blizzard hadpreviously saidthey were committed to bolsteringOverwatch 2’s support lineup since it’s currently the game’s most taxing and least rewarding role to play. It seems they’re making good on that promise, though, as Lifeweaver’s reported abilities have the potential to sway matches.
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Blizzard’s announcement onTwittercame shortly after a prematurely released PCGamesN article, which has since been deleted. TheOverwatchcommunity’s twitch reflexes mean we still have all of Lifeweaver’s details, though. He’s a Thai healer who uses Symmetra’s light-bending tech, but unlike Sym, he’s more focused on nature.
An uncoordinated team will likely have a nightmare with Lifeweaver. Trolls will probably use Life Grasp to disrupt friendly ultimates or generally be annoying, and a dropped health pack makes Lifeweaver a liability behind enemy lines. But despite that, it sounds like we’re finally getting a support character that’s capable of shifting the game. Lifeweaver’s kit is evasive, self-sustainable, and supports allies beyond just healing.
Blizzard had said their next two heroes would be “cute” like Mercy. Understandably, the OW community is confused since Lifeweaver isn’t cute - he’shot. Blizzard are clearly leaning into the playerbase’s thirst between Lifeweaver’s twunky design, Cupid Hanzo, and theLoverwatchdating sim, and hey, I’m not complaining.
The free-to-play shooter will debut its Season 4 trailer in the next few days, giving us a look at Lifeweaver in action, along with the game’s other additions.
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