Funny Overwatch Clip Sees Echo Player Punished For Emoting

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Overwatch may be a polished game with a limited number of bugs and issues, but it is not without its problems. For example, one issue can see Overwatch characters killed when clipping through walls, and this is exactly what happened to an unlucky Echo user.

In the lead-up to an Overwatch match, attackers will have several seconds before the door opens and the game properly begins. While defenders are strategizing and setting up, attackers will be able to mess around in the starting room. Players can keep themselves entertained by shooting baskets or listening to various heroes sing in Busan. Overwatch's emotes are another fun way to kill some time, though one Echo fan found that it is important to emote in the right place.

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The incident took place on the King’s Row map, which is arguablyOverwatch’s most beloved location. Captured by Reddit user stormtr00per, a majority of the attacking team can be seen at the exit near the top of the starting room. Clearly planning to fly out instead of using the ground entrance, Mercy, Hanzo, Echo, and Widowmaker only have to wait 10 more seconds to fight from the time the clip begins. However, the Echo player ends up being unable to join their team for the opening attack.

Seen from the Widowmaker’s perspective, the Echo user attempts to use her sitting emote while backed up against the exit point. However, this puts their character model outside the door, with only their legs remaining in the spawn room. As a result, the enemy Widowmaker gets a kill before the match even starts, killing the unlucky Echo that was just trying to take a seat. Hilariously, the Echo’s legs can still be seen between the door as the timer counts down, with