Neat Overwatch 2 x Avatar Skin Concept Highlights Big Missed Opportunity

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Summary

  • Overwatch 2 fans suggested a Junkrat Cabbage Merchant skin idea.
  • Some players feel Ashe would’ve been a better fit for Avatar crossover due to shared voice actor connections.
  • Blizzard focuses on main characters for Avatar event rather than side characters.

As someone who has been an avid fan of both Overwatch 2 and Avatar: The Last Airbender for years, I must admit that I was initially thrilled when Blizzard announced their crossover event. However, upon seeing the final lineup of character skins, I couldn’t help but feel a tinge of disappointment.

Fans of Overwatch 2 have noticed that the game’s Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover might have been a great chance to introduce a Junkrat skin. Collaborations like these are common in the hero shooter genre, and players often spot ways they could be more extensive. The Avatar event for Overwatch 2 is no different, with some enthusiasts even creating their own skin ideas.

In this recent update, six character skins reminiscent of “Avatar” have been introduced in “Overwatch 2”. These include a Zenyatta costume themed around Aang and a Genji skin inspired by Zuko. Some characters, like Mei dressed as Katara, align well due to the resemblance between her ice abilities and water bending. However, certain gamers argue that Blizzard might have missed some evident pairings, prompting these players to create alternative designs to illustrate their thoughts.

Fans of Overwatch 2 on Reddit have proposed an idea for a Junkrat skin inspired by the character “Cabbage Merchant” from Avatar. A user named drawnbyjared created their own design for this potential cosmetic item. Other users appreciated the concept, suggesting that in this version, Junkrat’s ammunition could be replaced with real cabbages. They also thought that this crossover would provide an opportunity for the Cabbage Merchant to seek revenge for all the ruined produce. Similar fan-made skins for Overwatch 2 and My Hero Academia were created during previous collaborations, so it was expected that something like this would eventually happen with the Avatar event.

Overwatch 2 Fans Want More Avatar Skins

The Cabbage Merchant isn’t the only Avatar character fans think should’ve gotten some love from the collaboration. Before the crossover event started, Redditors pointed out that Overwatch 2 missed an opportunity with Ashe, as the hero shares the same voice actor as Avatar‘s June. Junkrat and the Cabbage Merchant don’t have quite as close a connection, though the two do share a similar kind of comedic energy.

I can’t help but admire the creativity behind that fan-made Junkrat skin concept, yet it’s clear why Blizzard opted to pass on it. Characters like the Cabbage Merchant and June, while undeniably memorable, don’t get as much limelight as main characters such as Katara or Zuko. Given that the upcoming Avatar RPG is set thousands of years prior to the series, it seems improbable that the Cabbage Merchant will make an appearance there. However, who knows? Perhaps a distant relative could be introduced in the future!

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2024-12-23 18:53