Summary
- Overwatch 2 players have been eagerly awaiting Juno's introduction to the game since her teaser as the "Space Ranger" hero at Blizzcon 2023.
- Juno's primary weapon, the Mediblaster, can heal allies or damage enemies, similar to Ana's Biotic Rifle in Overwatch 2. It also has a neat special feature.
- Juno's weapon in Overwatch 2 also changes its icon depending on its target, with a smiley face for allies and an angry face for enemies.
An Overwatch 2 player noticed an awesome detail on the weapon of the new support hero Juno, as its icon changes depending on its target. After much anticipation, Overwatch 2 has unveiled Juno, expanding the shooter's roster of support heroes. With Overwatch 2 players having the chance to play as Juno during a limited time test weekend, the community has been sharing opinions and details about the character.
In addition to presenting news for Overwatch 2 players at Bizzcon 2023, Blizzard shared the first teaser for the hero who for a long time was known only as “Space Ranger.” Since then, players have been waiting for official information about the hero, with some finding clues to her identity when a small spaceship appeared on the Dorado map. Now that Juno has finally been introduced to the Overwatch 2 community, one keen player has noticed an interesting detail regarding the character's weapon.
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Reddit user XylophoneDonger revealed that the face on Juno's gun changes depending on who she's aiming it at. Using Overwatch 2's Practice Range, the player showed that if Juno points the weapon at an ally, it will show a blue smiley face. But if the Overwatch 2 player aims it at an opponent, it will show an angry red face instead. The player explains that if there is no ally or enemy nearby, Juno's weapon does not display any visual alert.
Overwatch 2 Finally Introduces Juno, Its New Support Hero
While Overwatch 2 players were surprised by this subtle detail, some were curious and wondered if Juno could use her weapon to detect an invisible Sombra. In the comments, the OP revealed that it's not possible to use Juno as a way to counter Sombra, one of the most hated characters by the Overwatch 2 community.
Juno's weapon is called Mediblaster and corresponds to the hero's primary fire. By using it, Overwatch 2 players can heal an ally or damage an opponent, similar to how Ana's weapon functions. Those Overwatch 2 players who want to try out this ability along with Juno's full kit have to act fast, as the testing period for the new character is underway and ends on July 21. After the end of Juno's trial period, Overwatch 2 players will see her again in about a month, when she will be officially added to the roster of Blizzard's hero shooter with the launch of Season 12 on August 20.
Overwatch 2
- Released
- August 10, 2023
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
