Deep and Rich Lore
While Overwatch’s gameplay is an obvious driving force in keeping players coming back, the significance of its lore cannot be understated. Upon its release, Blizzard had provided backstories to each hero in Overwatch’s roster, but soon, these heroes became some of the most iconic and adored characters of the past year.
Whether you’re a lover of the adorable robot Bastion, or you shout “Nerf this!” with D’Va every time you activate her ultimate, Blizzard has been busy fleshing out the lore of its heroes and world to keep fans hooked and invested. With animated shorts and digital comics delving into each character’s background that little bit more, players have been constantly making huge discoveries into the motives or personal lives of the likes of Soldier: 76 or Tracer.
However, it was the Omnic Crisis Uprising event that just finished at the start of May where Blizzard really knocked it out of the park. Players took on a brawl-style co-operative mission that allowed them to relive a pivotal moment in the world’s history. While this in itself is pretty cool considering how massive the Omnic Crisis Uprising was, it also enabled players to learn even more about some of their favorite heroes. Oh, and there was a ton of new loot, too.
