Summary
Overwatch 2is considering a rework of Reaper, one of the original heroes introduced at the launch of the FPS game’s prequel. IfOverwatch 2makes these changes, players may see updates to his Shadow Step and Wraith Form, as well as a brand-new ability.
Reaper, alongside Tracer and Widowmaker, was one of the first heroes developed for the originalOverwatchand is one of the most recognizable characters in the game. In the more than seven years since the launch of the first game, Reaper has changed little in comparison to some heroes, several of which werecompletely redesigned inOverwatch 2.
Now, it seems like Reaper may be getting a modern tune-up soon. During an AMA on Reddit, lead hero designer Alec Dawson answered a question from Darthnick426, who asked about a Reaper rework. According to Dawson, Reaper is on the list, and theOverwatch 2developers have already brainstormed some ideas for the hero geared around giving him more in-combat decision-making. Though nothing is set in stone yet, Reaper might end up with changes to his Shadow Step and Wraith Form, plus a new ability for his alt-fire, similar to how Sombra andRoadhog got a new skill in their ownOverwatch 2reworks.
Potential Changes to Reaper in Overwatch 2
Fans in the thread already presented their own ideas for a new ability for Reaper. One suggested an inaccurate attack where he fires both shotguns at once, but that can pierce through immune effects inOverwatch 2like Lifeweaver’s Life Gripor Kiriko’s Protection Suzu. Another suggested they give him the grenades he had in an early concept, and that he still wears on his defaultOverwatch 2skin to this day. However Reaper changes in the future, it is clearOverwatch 2wants to keep the core of the character intact.
Reaper isn’t the onlyOverwatch 2character that might get a revamp soon. During a recent chat with Emongg and Flats on Twitch, Dawson confirmedOverwatch 2was looking at reworks for Wrecking Ball and Cassidyas well. The former is a unique tank that can be challenging to play with, while the latter is another original character in a similar boat to Reaper. After the well-received reworks for Sombra and Roadhog inOverwatch 2, fans are looking forward to seeing what happens with these other characters in the future.
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