A new trailer for Heroes of the Storm sparks interest in a HotS anime. Check out the battle of the robot heroes here!
Since Overwatch, Blizzard has realized that animated short films resonate quite well with players. Some time ago, Blizzard first experimented with an “anime style” for Heroes of the Storm – back then, the developers announced Kel’Thuzad and a range of cool skins (like Jaina as a Dreadlord). This was well received by fans, leading Blizzard to continue down the “anime path” and release new trailers.
This time, it’s not about releasing a new hero, but rather three fresh mecha-style skins.
In typical anime fashion, the battle between good and evil awaits – or in the language of Heroes of the Storm: Rehgar and Tyrael against the evil mastermind Abathur. While Abathur creates and continually improves his endless hordes of minions, Rehgar and Tyrael try to hold their ground against the masses of enemies. These are continuously enhanced by Abathur.
If you look closely, you can spot several parallels to mecha animes, such as Gundam or Neon Genesis Evangelion. What’s particularly cool is that the artists managed to incorporate almost all of the heroes’ abilities. This ranges from Abathur’s Ultimate Evolution to Rehgar’s Bloodlust.
New mecha skins are included in loot boxes or available for direct purchase
The corresponding skins for Abathur, Rehgar, and Tyrael are now available in Heroes of the Storm. Either in loot boxes, crafted from shards, or through the direct purchase of a skin bundle.
Fans hope that this trailer is just the beginning and might hint at more content in the “mecha” style. Many players would also wish for a new map set on a large spaceship.
What do you think about the new skins and the presentation? Should Blizzard announce more content in the “anime style”? Or maybe even produce an entire anime series? Let us know in the comments!
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