Stylish Overwatch Fan Art Highlights Cassidy and Reaper’s Volatile Relationship

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Overwatch is filled with interesting characters, some of which have complex backstories that intertwine with each other. Cassidy and Reaper are two such Overwatch characters, with the pair coming together as friends and splitting apart shortly after.

As for why these two characters are being focused on in recent fan art, the reasoning is likely a combination of their overall popularity and the new pieces of lore starring the heroes. Cassidy’s recent comic series called New Blood explored his name change and his attempts to build a new group of heroes. As for Reaper, his Code of Violence short story dropped a few days ago, providing some much-needed lore on the mysterious Damage hero and Talon member. With both characters recently being thrust into the spotlight, it only makes sense to celebrate some outstanding art that highlights their journeys.

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While the new Overwatch comics and short story provide additional lore on Cassidy and Reaper, fans already knew a fair bit about the two characters — including details on their fractured friendship. As such, it was a perfect topic for artist Elapuse to focus on. Their piece was recently shared to Reddit by Loveylyy, and with nearly 10,000 upvotes alongside dozens of positive comments, it is safe to say that the Overwatch fan base appreciated their work.

The beautiful and unique art piece sees two different paths being highlighted, with one following Cassidy and the other focusing on Reaper. Initially, the two are seen together, with Reaper (then Gabriel Reyes) looking down at a young Cassidy. He then talks to Soldier 76 and Ana, recruiting the misguided criminal into Blackwatch, his dark ops-focused unit