Summary
- Characters in Overwatch 2 not only have rivalries in gameplay but also in lore, with intense hatred towards each other.
- Zarya and Sombra, Widowmaker and Tracer, and Doomfist and Orisa are some of the rivalries players can expect in the game.
Many players might have rivalries with one another in Overwatch 2. That is to be expected with a competitive PvP game of Overwatch 2’s caliber. However, what some players may not be aware of, is not only do characters in the game have rivalry and hatred due to the fact that they can easily counter one another, but these characters actually hate each other in the lore as well.
Some characters have a strong hate for one another in Overwatch 2, and players have been able to learn these rivalries and lack of allegiances through the in-game voicelines and interactions of the characters, the stories they are involved in, and the plethora of story content fans receive through trailers and other goodies outside of gameplay.
7 Zarya And Sombra
In the Zarya: Searching Overwatch comic, Zarya is sent on a mission to hunt down Sombra. The reason being, is that Sombra is one of the greatest hackers of all time, and has become Russia’s greatest threat that only Zarya is capable of taking out. Due to the events of this comic, it’s safe to say that Zarya and Sombra don’t exactly like each other.
Considering both characters are still alive after the events of Zarya: Searching, their feud and battle has left a sour taste in both their mouths, and when paired together on a team in Overwatch 2, players can see that the two don’t exactly have a fondness for each other.
6 Widowmaker And Tracer
Perhaps the most recognizable rivals of Overwatch 2 is Widowmaker and Tracer, the two characters that work for rival factions. Tracer is a part of Overwatch, whereas Widowmaker is a part of Talon. The latter, seeks chaos and disruption of the natural order of things, and the comings of another Omnic war. Which is exactly why Widowmaker and Tracer do not get along.
In one mission, Widowmaker is sent to assassinate an important Omnic figure, Tekhartha Mondatta, who is giving a speech at King’s Row in England. Despite a battle between her and Tracer, Widowmaker manages to win, assassinates her target, and escapes. Needless to say, neither has let this go.
5 Doomfist And Orisa
OR15s were the defense force of Numbani. However, when Doomfist attacked, most of them were destroyed. Thanks to the young and genius mind of Efi, she managed to take one of the scrapped OR15s, adapting it with new weapons and defences to birth Orisa, a hero that has come online thanks to the hands of her creator. Now with a renowned sense of purpose for protecting life, Orisa would ensure that Doomfist could cause no harm again.
Thanks to the influence of her creator, Orisa would see Doomfist as a villain, one that needs putting down. Thanks to Orisa, Doomfist was chased out of Numbani, and the Talon forces had to run away. This event has kept a rivalry between Doomfist and Orisa active, even years after their fight.
4 Genji And Hanzo
The tale of Genji and Hanzo is a tragic one. The two brothers were locked into fatal combat, one that caused Genji to lose the majority of his physical body, creating a cyborg. This wouldn’t be the first time the two brothers fought, and it seems that their conflict with each other will be endless until one of the Shimada clan brothers is dead.
As the eldest brother, Hanzo was destined to lead his clan once their father passed. However, the clan leads criminal activities that do not abide by the more carefree and younger brother, Genji. Nevertheless, their story of brotherhood and rivalry is interlocked in Overwatch 2.
3 Solider 76 And Reaper
There was once a time when Soldier 76 and Reaper saw each other as brothers, friends that were locked into combat with the Omnic War that could relate to each other. Both men were augmented soldiers that served their country, but things would sour overtime with the relationship of Reaper and Soldier 76, as both men, Reyes and Morrison respectively, had different ideas and morals when it came to helping the world.
After an explosion that destroyed the Overwatch Swiss headquarters, Reaper was declared dead. However, he was reborn as something dark, sinister, and hateful. This rebirth and a new allegiance with Talon, had left Reaper a monster, and even more scornful of Solider 76.
2 Moira And Mercy
Moira and Mercy are both renowned scientists, although the former may be a tad disgraced. Whereas Mercy dedicates her science and her passion to helping others, and ensuring the safety and health of all, Moira instead believes that science will reveal the truth, and thus, the deformations, torture, and genetic engineering of superiority. Mercy and Moira used to work together, but they often came to blows about morality and ethics.
Moira definitely enjoys the cynical side of science, and to experiment on a test subject is a thrill. Meanwhile, Mercy adores a healthy patient, and their voice lines in Overwatch 2 will often show them arguing with words, battling with philosophy and opinion on their science.
1 Junkrat And Everyone
Few characters in Overwatch 2 will leave an irritable and bad taste in the mouths of others. But, few characters are Junkrat. Junkrat seems to have beef with everyone, or, everyone seems to have beef with Junkrat. The Australian mayhem loving explosive expert can certainly annoy everyone, including the Junker Queen, who has since kicked Junkrat out of Junker Town.
It’s near impossible to find a character in Overwatch 2 who will have a conversation with Junkrat and not regret initiating it. The character is erratic, irritating, and not to the taste of many due to how he either doesn’t shut up, or doesn’t know what to say. Either way, his chaotic presence is a nuisance to most of the characters, even if they would rather just not invite him than want him dead.
Overwatch 2 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.