THE FUSE

Overwatch kicked off its new story arc this year, signaling a shift in how the hero shooter approaches narrative and integrates it into the game itself. This started with Vendetta, a scorned daughter seeking to claim her rightful place at the top of the Talon organization, sending Doomfist, a long-standing and beloved villain, tumbling out a window at the group’s headquarters in a new cinematic. Though Blizzard is very particular about using the term “defeated” rather than saying he was outright killed, the response from long-time fans has been mixed, and Blizzard likes that it’s been “controversial.”