Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Lifeweaver, a new hero, will join the Overwatch 2 roster in Season 4. This support-class character will be the 37th hero on the roster and the ninth support hero. The character design incorporates lotus flowers and mandala-style petals on his back, and he holds one in his primary fire hand. Based on his dress and the prang behind him in an officially released screenshot, Lifeweaver seems to be of Thai origin.
Overwatch 2 Lifeweaver
Lifeweaver is about to blossom 🌸
Learn more tomorrow about the all new Support hero arriving in #Overwatch2 Season 4. pic.twitter.com/T39o93Ekz6
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) April 3, 2023
Overwatch 2 fans are excited to see the new hero and to learn more about his abilities. Blizzard has promised to fill out the support roster with new heroes, and adding Lifeweaver is a significant step toward that goal. After the release of the tank Ramattra and support character Kiriko, Blizzard has been working on expanding the game’s roster and improving the overall gameplay experience for players.
Lifeweaver Abilities
Lifeweaver’s abilities are yet to be revealed, but Blizzard has hinted that he will bring a new gameplay style to Overwatch 2. Fans eagerly await the full reveal of his kit and how he will fit into the game’s meta. Adding a new support hero is also expected to significantly impact the game’s competitive scene, with teams looking to incorporate Lifeweaver into their strategies.
Lifeweaver Release Date
Overwatch 2 Season 4 is set to launch on April 11, and Lifeweaver is expected to be released as part of the game’s next battle pass. As with previous heroes, he will not be immediately available to play in the game’s competitive modes. Fans must wait for a period before they can take Lifeweaver into battle.
Overwatch 2 is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. With the addition of Lifeweaver and other new heroes, the game’s community is set to grow even further, and fans are excited to see what Blizzard has in store for the future of Overwatch 2.