In honor of what this event means to so many people–and for the original Stonewall riots that inspired this annual celebration–for the whole month of June, you’ll play on an updated Midtown map taking place shortly after a fantastic Pride parade. Pride’s emphasis on expressing everyone's true self is beautiful, and we want it to feel like it’s not only a celebration for our players but an event recognized within the Overwatch universe as well.
For years, players have speculated on the sexual orientations of Baptiste and Pharah, and we are thrilled to not only include them in these Pride cosmetics but to also publish a brand new short story focusing on their identities, each other, and themselves. You’ll find a lesbian card for Tracer, a gay card for Soldier: 76, a pansexual card for Lifeweaver, as well as a bisexual card for Baptiste and a lesbian card for Pharah. Name Cards allow you to choose how you identify within the game, and you’ll notice specific ones dedicated to some of our LGBTQ+ heroes. The full list of cosmetics can be found below. Cosmetics such as Player Icons and Name Cards are a means to represent that for those who want a reflection of themselves in our universe.īeginning on June 1, everybody that logs into Overwatch 2 will receive an extensive collection of profile Player Icons and Name Cards celebrating the many diverse identities that make up the tapestry of this fantastic community. Outside of matches, we want people playing Overwatch 2 to have a way to proudly celebrate who they are. The work that we are putting in front of the world is an extension of ourselves.Ī core tenet of Overwatch 2 is giving everyone a chance to play the way they want, by choosing between different roles, unique playstyles, and diverse heroes that best fit each person’s individuality. We are a diverse development team and it's important to us that the universe we are creating–the world that we pour our passion and energy into–represents us, and represents a world that we want to be a part of. One thing we have heard from both players and Overwatch team members alike is that seeing themselves in the game over the years has helped them find the strength and courage to show the world who they are.
And just as important, we want that for ourselves. We want Pride to be that for our players. This game is only worthy of that hopeful world if people can connect with our heroes and see themselves in the universe. We always set out to create a futuristic world that is worth fighting for, where everyone feels seen and celebrated. Overwatch 2 is a joyful escape for millions of players worldwide.
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