Tracer can now express her love in Overwatch – but a visit to her girlfriend probably isn’t enough.
When it comes to the lore of Overwatch, it’s a pretty complicated matter. Most actions in the game make little sense lore-wise, which is why the individual matches don’t belong to the canon. But outside the game, there is a wealth of information about characters, their backgrounds, enemies, and also their romances. For instance, there was the comic “Reflections,” which showcased the heroes from Overwatch during the Christmas season, spending time with their loved ones.
The focus here was on Tracer, who was explicitly portrayed by Blizzard as homosexual and is in a relationship with a certain Emily. So far, this has only been mentioned in the comic and had no reference in the game, which made some fans sad.
However, with the upcoming update, that will be a thing of the past, as Tracer will receive a new voiceline on the Horizon map where she will first speak about Emily.
In German, Tracer says (roughly translated):
“I wonder if I will have time to visit Emily? No, I need to stay focused.”
This pleases the lore-hungry fans slightly. And the others will hardly notice the new voiceline or even recognize who Emily actually is. Well done, Blizzard.
