Overwatch 2 launches Soldier: 76 short story

Overwatch 2 continues to increase on its lore with the discharge of its newest quick story known as ‘Futures Previous’, centring round Soldier: 76.

The story was published online in celebration of Pleasure Month, which happens in June 2025. It’s the newest addition to a collection of written media accessible on Blizzard’s website.

Within the announcement on-line, Overwatch wrote: “On a mission in Runasapi, Soldier: 76 should face his previous if he’s ever going to have a shot at a brighter future in our new quick story, ‘Futures Previous’.”

The story is over 30 pages lengthy, and was written by Melissa Scott, who has printed over 40 tales and novels. She is understood for writing about queer themes and characters, and has received 4 Lammy’s and Spectrum Awards within the course of.

The story is printed as a part of Overwatch 2’s in-game delight occasion, which features a free Resilient uncommon Soldier: 76 pores and skin and rainbow smoke bomb emote, accessible from Might thirtieth to June thirtieth, 2025.

Overwatch has celebrated Pleasure for a few years, with a number of of its characters a part of the queer group, together with Soldier: 76. Throughout the occasion, the Midtown map will characteristic Pleasure-themed decorations, comparable to confetti, rainbow flags and extra.

As well as, Overwatch 2 introduced on its website that it is hosting a Pride art collage, making a montage of submitted LGBTQ+ artworks to be displayed on its Blizzard campus in Irvine. Submission particulars may be discovered on the official web site and should arrive earlier than June thirtieth. There are additionally a number of sheets online for gamers to obtain and color.

On the web site, Blizzard wrote: “We’ll at all times rejoice our LGBTQ+ Heroes, gamers, followers, and staff members who play, construct, and help Overwatch 2 all yr spherical.

“Bear in mind that you’re distinctive to this world, however that doesn’t imply you’re alone. Nobody can take away the wonderful issues that make you a optimistic drive on the planet. Everybody will at all times be welcome in our wonderful group.”