TheOverwatchuniverse is begging to be expanded upon, as fans are always looking forward to new story content being revealed.Overwatch 2’s PvE campaignis an exciting addition to the series, as it should allow for plenty of character development while moving the overall universe forward. More animated shorts, novels, and comics are always welcome, and fans would surely love to see a television series resemblingArcaneone day.
While more of the same methods of storytelling and a larger PvE focus are great, Blizzard should not stop there. The developer has something special withOverwatch, and if it wanted to, it could move away from the hero shooter mold with some spin-off games. An entireOverwatchvideo game universe could be great, with connected stories and cameos from other characters creating an MCU-like franchise. When looking at all the heroes inOverwatch, it is easy to pick out several that could suit a solo game.
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Overwatch Heroes That Deserve Singleplayer Games
TheOverwatchmascot Tracerseems like a no-brainer for a solo game, as her story and abilities could easily be fleshed out to make for an exciting singleplayer outing. Tracer could have her chronal accelerator malfunction, allowing players to experience some of the strange views of the past that she mentioned having. A time travel adventure could allow players to see theOverwatchworld in its infancy, with Blizzard also showing how tragic Tracer’s life is without the device that keeps her physical form intact. Seeing more of her relationship with Emily would be great for representation as well.
Soldier 76is anotherOverwatchhero that could carry his own game, as it could play like a traditional first-person shooter. Differing from the fast-paced action of a potential Tracer game, players could experience the story of a brutal vigilante, fighting crime across the world as Soldier 76. Flashbacks could show his early years as a super soldier and provide a close look at the fall of Overwatch, with gamers seeing his battle with Gabriel Reyes - AKA Reaper. Reaper would make a great antagonist in the present day, too.
Sombrais yet anotherOverwatchcharacter that could carry her own game. Not only is there more going on with her story that players do not quite understand yet, as the conspiracy she is trying to unravel remains a mystery, but her personality would make her a joy to play as for a full campaign. Unique mini-games and puzzles could be part of her gameplay loop, too, with Blizzard making good use of her abilities as a hacker.
Realistically, the sky is the limit for singleplayerOverwatchgames that focus on a specific hero. AWidowmakergame could show her slowly breaking free from Talon’s control, with gameplay mechanics resembles those of theSniper Elitefranchise. Genji’s role as a cyborg ninja makes him a fun candidate for a solo title, as his abilities could be expanded to create a game likeMetal Gear Rising. Even Cassidy could be a fun choice, with his game featuring a more mature tone and some classic Western tropes to make it stand out.
Obviously, there is nothing to suggest that theOverwatchfranchise will move beyond the hero shooter genre. Still, it is hard not to see the potential in doing so.Overwatch 2’s skill trees for PvEwill be giving each hero several new abilities, showing how deep each character’s kits can really go. The same could be done with singleplayer games, with Blizzard doubling down on some ofOverwatch’s most beloved heroes. Flying through the skies as D.Va or traversing entire cities as Winston would be hard to make happen in PvE, but in dedicated games for each character, levels could be carefully crafted around their skills.
Overwatchis available now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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