Blizzard has released the gameplay trailer for another new damage hero joining the Overwatch roster. According to Engadget, Shion will become available when Overwatch's third season — following the Reign of Talon reboot — kicks off on June 16.
Hero Design and Appearance
Shion's look is described as stylish, featuring an all-white suit paired with petite red horns and cybernetic red eyes. Engadget notes that while the design may not dispel perceptions that Blizzard is leaning hard on making attractive characters or suffering from same-face syndrome with its female lineup, Shion is one of the team's most dramatic creations in a while. Her appearance might call to mind the moody Reaper character, but her kit feels more reminiscent of Tracer.
Abilities and Gameplay
Shion's base weapon is dual-wielding semi-automatic pistols. She can focus fire in a more powerful burst to finish off a low-health opponent, according to Engadget. Mobility is a core aspect of this hero: she has both a dash move and can ride an actual motorcycle in-game. The bike appears to have an ability that lets Shion jump off and launch the vehicle forward into a rival. Her ultimate ability turns Shion into a damage-dealing vortex that can dash toward enemies.
Story and Lore
Given the big Overwatch reboot aims to emphasize a bigger narrative tying together the characters, Engadget reports that likely the next lore drops will highlight story threads surrounding the Hashimoto clan, where Shion is a boss. This suggests more background on support heroes Kiriko and Mizuki as part of the larger drama about Vendetta's efforts to take over the world as Talon's new villain-in-charge.
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