Overwatch 2 Fan Imagines Heroes as Lord of the Rings Characters

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Summary

  • A fan created imaginative Lord of the Rings skin concepts for Overwatch 2 heroes.
  • Transformations include Mercy as Galadriel and Reinhardt as Sauron.
  • Overwatch 2 fans eagerly await new collaborations, like the recent Gundam Wing skins.

A devotee of Overwatch 2 has unveiled designs for skins inspired by The Lord of the Rings for characters like Mercy, Ramattra, and Sombra. This artwork is one among many fan creations that the Overwatch 2 community frequently shares, demonstrating their creative flair when brainstorming fresh concepts for new costumes.

There are numerous instances where fans have showcased their imagination, such as the Cyberpunk 2077-inspired character skins for Overwatch 2. This transformation saw heroes like Cassidy become Johnny Silverhand, the character portrayed by Keanu Reeves in the game, and Genji transformed into V, the protagonist from CD Project Red’s title. In another innovative project, a different fan reimagined Kiriko as 2B, the lead character from NieR: Automata, with remarkable results. Another Overwatch 2 enthusiast recently demonstrated their creativity by designing skin concepts inspired by a popular movie.

On Reddit, user TheKetamineEmperor posted their ideas for the characters Kiriko, Tracer, and 14 others from “Lord of the Rings”. Their initial designs feature Legolas as Hanzo, blending the two famous archers together. Torbjorn is depicted as Gimli, while Mercy, a hero in “Overwatch 2” with numerous skins, undergoes a transformation into Galadriel. Lifeweaver and Illari are inspired by the half-elves Elrond and Arwen in their concepts. Meanwhile, Widowmaker, Moira, and Sigma have been reimagined as Shelob, the Witch King of Angmar, and Saruman respectively.

Inventive Overwatch 2 Concept Turns Heroes Into Lord of the Rings Characters

As a gamer, I can’t help but be thrilled by the latest fan art transformations! Here, Reinhardt has been reimagined as Sauron, one of Middle-earth’s most iconic villains. The quartet – Mei, Sombra, Tracer, and Kiriko – have each been given skin concepts inspired by the beloved characters from J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe: the Hobbits, Samwise, Frodo, Pippin, and Merry. It’s fascinating to see how these characters blend seamlessly into our game world.

In a truly creative twist, Brigitte has been redesigned as Eowyn, while Ramattra takes on the role of Gandalf. This particular concept is striking because it showcases Gandalf in two distinct forms, mirroring Ramattra’s dynamic transformation.

Blizzard hasn’t given any signs yet that they intend to launch a Lord of the Rings collaboration. But since the initial crossover in 2023, fans are eagerly anticipating if such a partnership might appear in an upcoming update. In the meantime, Gundam Wing skins have been introduced, transforming characters like Mercy, Reaper, Soldier: 76, and Ramattra into famous mechs from the well-known Japanese series. The collaboration became available on April 29, and until May 12, players can buy these skins using bundles or complete in-game tasks to earn extra cosmetics.

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2025-05-04 04:24