A recent “leak” on the Blizzard game Heroes of the Storm may point towards another crossover. This time, Genji from Overwatch may make an appearance. If this is true, then the cybernetic ninja may be accompanied by another hero in the 2.0 Event for the hit multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA).
Interested players can view this Reddit thread for other fan reactions. The particular screenshot featured in the thread came from this YouTube video from user finargot. The “leak” is courtesy of a game update that is happening in Paris. User finargot has apparently captured some footage of players trying the update that was not yet made available to the public. Interestingly, one of the things he noticed was the icon that resembled Genji.
His skills as a primarily melee fighter may be of great use for Heroes of the Storm fans. This is because his abilities may be easily transferred to the multiplayer arena. His skills such as Swift Strike and Deflect can make him an effective ADC (Attack Defend Carry) character. His ultimate ability, Dragonblade, may easily strike opponents down. Unfortunately, Blizzard has yet to confirm these speculations. Regardless, if these rumors are true, then Genji will be the fourth Overwatch character to arrive in the game. This is after Tracer, Zarya, and Lucio.
Heroes of the Storm: Genji Recap
Overwatch newcomers and veterans will easily recognize the cybernetic ninja Genji. Moreover, it appears a lot of players consider him one of the most popular characters in the cooperative team-based shooter. Genji hails from the Shimada Empire as the second son of its leader. However, as he was the younger child, he enjoyed wealth and power without any responsibilities. This changed when his father died, as his older brother Hanzo tried to urge him to be more considerate of his actions. The two brothers engaged in a fight, and Genji was left scarred and almost dead.
Members of the eponymous group Overwatch rescued Genji and gave him a cybernetic body. Genji felt repulsed by his mechanical half and left the group to find himself. He met Zenyatta, one of the game’s heroes, who helped him come to terms with his identity. Moreover, he finally engaged Hanzo with another match without revealing his identity. When he emerged victorious, he spared his brother and told him he forgives him. He enigmatically advises his brother to choose a side.
Genji is an idealist. His sleek appearance and solemn tone has hit the hearts of many. His abilities also rely on his usage of his katana, a feature not commonly seen in first-person shooters. Moreover, his cybernetic ninja motif may have been a very popular feature for players. In fact, his popularity may very well lead him on a path to Heroes of the Storm.
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