Rumor: Overwatch 2 Colosseo Map May Hint at New Hero

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Fans of Overwatch may have noticed hints of a new hero that could possibly join the ranks of the franchise's hero roster. In the developer PvP live stream hosted by Blizzard showcasing Overwatch 2, a potential new hero was alluded to throughout the new Colosseo map in the form of detailed gladiator posters and scorecards. Gamers are eager to find out whether or not this new hero will be included with the release of the highly anticipated Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 was first announced back in 2019 as a follow-up to the definitive multiplayer hero shooter by Blizzard Entertainment. Much of Overwatch'spopularity can be attributed to its unique style of character-based team play, where each player chooses one of 32 heroes with unique abilities tailored to the damage, tank, and support roles. A successful team must feature a well-rounded combination of heroes, with every player having their own personal favorites. The addition of a new Overwatch hero always has profound implications for the future of the game.

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In Blizzard Entertainment's developer live stream, images of a potential new hero, Zephyrus, were glimpsed throughout the Colosseo map. He appears on a scorecard, «Zephyrus VS Maximus,» wielding dual swords and clad in Roman gladiator-style armor. This design hints at the potential for Zephyrus to be a melee-combat-oriented hero, a rare case among the sizeable roster of heroes in Overwatch. The Italian flag is also displayed beside Zephyrus, indicating that he's an Italian hero and further reinforcing the Roman gladiator archetype. Due to his weapons and apparel, if he is indeed a new hero, Zephyrus' role will most likely be one of Overwatch's damage heroes.