Blizzard previously confirmed the next hero in Overwatch 2 will be a support. But now that the upcoming season is fast approaching, players are speculating what the upcoming character might look like.
While some new characters, like Kiriko and Ramattra, were a complete mystery before they joined the game’s roster, the developer often introduces characters from the lore.
A fan theory has now quickly gained traction in the community, with many players expressing how thrilled they would be to see one particular character in Overwatch‘s lore join the game in the near future.
This character is called Mama Hong. She was an early concept for the original Overwatch before it released in 2016, and many players are obsessed with the idea of seeing her as a playable character.
In a recent thread on Overwatch’s subreddit, players said they would become instant Mama Hong mains if she ever joined the game. “No need to heal your team when all the enemies are dead,” one player joked about her “Manslaughter” title which hints at an aggressive toolkit rather than utility.
Since Ana is a sniper and can heal her allies by shooting them, there’s no reason why Mama Hong couldn’t do something of a similar nature. “You could only wish to live in that reality,” another player said.
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Since Blizzard previously hinted the next support hero will feature a peculiar way to interact with their teammates, players have been speculating on their unique playstyle.
Some joked that Mama Hong would heal her teammates by feeding them dumplings she places on the ground while making use of a frying pan as a melee weapon.
In 2019, former lead director Jeff Kaplan said he was a “fan” of Mama Hong, giving players high expectations. But since leaving the company in 2021, there’s been no word of the hero. Mama Hong’s time in the spotlight, however, could be soon.
