While players on the PTR (Public Test Realm) are trying out the latest patch of Overwatch , more and more details are coming to light that are not directly anchored in the patch notes.
Reinhardt is to keep his hammer
That all characters receive new voice lines when they are boosted by Ana has already been explained. However, there are also numerous new lines from the characters that are simply “fluff” and contribute to the atmosphere of the game. Reinhardt, for example, receives some new lines when fighting on the map Eichenwalde and talks about the attack of the Omnics, stating that “no one will stop him from retrieving the armor of his old master”.
Mei, on the other hand, remains the ice queen of bad puns. When she is boosted, she says, “Nothing can stop Mei”. However, she also has a line that might be directed at Reinhardt’s “flirting attempts”. To this she says, “I… think so. Just keep your hammer to yourself.”
Some of the new voicelines can be heard here:
New mechanics for Symmetra?
Particularly interesting are some new voicelines for Symmetra. These might hint at changes. Symmetra now has lines that inform other players that “10 charges are available.” So it could be possible that your teleporter is getting upgraded.
Additionally, she has new lines related to her shield enhancement. “I will enhance your shields” – Fans speculate here that she might be able to specifically boost a single shield or that these are simply lines that apply to characters that already have a shield by default (like Zarya and Zenyatta).
What these lines are exactly about will probably only be revealed in the coming weeks and months. We will keep you updated.
