Overwatch 2 Announces New Tank Hero, Ramattra
Blizzard has announced the next hero to join the lineup, leader of the Null Sector, Ramattra.
As teased in lore, Ramattra is the leader of the organization Null Sector. Like Zenyatta, Ramatra is a Shamburi monk who no longer sees the option of peacefully defending omnic rights, opting for a more “practical angle” according to the Overwatch blog announcing his revelation. I am taking
“Originally a war machine, the Ramatra dumped military supplies onto its shields to protect its people by promoting peace and tranquility,” writes Blizzard. It’s one of those magnified views of suffering, trauma, and the harsh realities of humanity.”
While Blizzard has only shared a cinematic trailer showcasing Ramattra’s backstory and origins, IGN was part of a media roundtable with Overwatch 2’s hero designer Alec Dawson, and Ramattra has revealed that players will We have revealed that there are two forms that can be switched between.
“He has two forms. He has an omnic form and a Nemesis form. Part of the skill we are testing is when to switch between these forms. You’re playing, so you’re protecting, your team is a little distanced, and in Nemesis form you rush down enemies, lunge in there, and have these punches.
Null Sector leaders are on a mission to create a better world for Omnics…at all costs.
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Ramatra will be the fourth new hero since Overwatch 2’s launch, joining Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko. Blizzard says the team wants to release a new map or hero each season.
Overwatch 2 is finally live and will completely replace the original Overwatch, but players are still waiting for the narrative-driven PvE mode.
Matt TM Kim is IGN’s News Editor.you can contact him @lawoftd.