Fans of Overwatch 2 can look forward to getting a glimpse of the new Hero very soon. Blizzard previously gave players a sneak peek of the new support Hero, Illari, back in May before her official release in August.
Now, Blizzard has announced that the next Hero on the release schedule, an as-yet-unnamed tank Hero, will be unveiled at BlizzCon. The convention is scheduled for November 3-4 and promises much more than just the Hero's introduction.
The new addition is widely speculated to be the highly anticipated Mauga, a Talon character initially introduced in Baptiste's backstory.
The Upcoming Overwatch 2 Tank Hero Reveal at BlizzCon
Fans have been piecing together clues ever since the unveiling of Lifeweaver back in April, indicating that Mauga could be the next Hero joining Overwatch.
Developers hinted at the arrival of an exciting new tank Hero following Illari's debut, and many have interpreted this as a sign that Mauga is on the horizon. Other hints include possible in-game clues like posters in the Antarctic Peninsula spawn room.
These posters mention Peru and Samoa. Illari, the latest Hero, hails from Peru, while Mauga is known to be from Samoa.
Furthermore, fans have pointed to the newly revealed control map called Samoa, which will be showcased during the Overwatch League Grand Finals on October 1. This has further fueled speculation that the new tank Hero is indeed the Talon character, Mauga.
If Mauga is introduced, he will mark the fourth new Hero this year and the seventh since Overwatch 2's launch. He will also be the third tank added to the game in the same period. Blizzard has emphasized its focus on introducing more support and tank Heroes to the game.
