Dozens of hero skills have been axed over the various years of Overwatch‘s tenure, like Symmetra’s Protect Generator and Reaper’s unusual floating soul orbs he used to have to gather to achieve well being again. Amongst them is Scatter Arrow, Hanzo’s once-legendary capacity that relied totally on geometry (and luck) to get hits on unsuspecting enemies.
For Overwatch 2’s Final Valentine occasion, which kicks off on Feb. 14, gamers get yet one more shot at displaying off their Scatter Arrow abilities in a limited-time arcade mode.
Love of Geometry is a brand new brawl that pits two groups of Cupid Hanzos in opposition to one another in a four-vs-four PvP setup. Scatter Arrow is again in enterprise as groups use the power to take out enemy Cupids and develop into the alpha cherub. An announcement for the mode additionally teases that Hanzo’s final, Dragonstrike, features a “shock” that followers will love.
At present’s weblog publish additionally revealed extra about Overwatch 2’s non-canon dating sim, Loverwatch, which launches on Feb. 13. It’s accessible as a browser-based sport at Loverwatch.gg.
Followers get to romance both Mercy or Genji and are accompanied by Cupid Hanzo, who provides good recommendation and plenty of grumpy quips. Although it’s a non-canon expertise that received’t translate into the lore, rewards will translate to the sport itself. By turning into a grasp of affection, gamers can earn “unique titles” that will likely be granted in a future patch. Finishing the sport’s secret ending may also unlock a spotlight intro for Hanzo.
For those who don’t need to battle within the area of affection for the spotlight intro, although, it’ll be accessible within the store as part of a bundle. Cupid Hanzo, one of many sport’s most-requested skins all through Overwatch’s lifespan, may also be accessible within the store in the course of the Final Valentine occasion.
