Blizzard has released some background information with the announcement of the Overwatch character Soldier 76. These provide not only insights into the new fighter but also into the entire organization Overwatch.
Once a hero of the people, now its scourge?
Jack Morrison was for over two decades the leader of Overwatch, an organization that acted as a kind of global police force, establishing peace and prosperity in all countries and protecting people from the destruction caused by the Omnic crisis. Overwatch gave a whole generation the certainty that true heroes still exist and that everyone fundamentally wants to do good. Especially Morrison was seen as the figurehead of the organization and was admired, loved, and idolized by all.
However, after Overwatch became unnecessary and suspicions of corruption and illegal experiments increased, the organization was ultimately dissolved. Morrison is said to have been buried 6 years ago, but no one has ever seen his corpse. It also seems remarkable that the former leader has the same body measurements as the current troublemaker Soldier 76, who blasts his way through banks and military labs.
Blizzard fulfills promises
At last year’s BlizzCon, it was mentioned that the lore of Overwatch is primarily told outside the game. The complete article about Jack Morrison, which is actually modeled after a rather propaganda-laden newspaper article, should not be missed, as it reveals much about the new universe of Blizzard. We learn details about the Omnic crisis, the problems of Overwatch, and also about the status that the heroes still hold for the people of the Earth today. You can find the complete article here.
