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Updated · Engadget · Jun 11
Blizzard Unveils Shion for Overwatch Season 3, Launching June 16
Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jun 11

Blizzard Unveils Shion for Overwatch Season 3, Launching June 16

3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jun 11

Summary

  • June 16 will bring Shion into Overwatch as a new damage hero, with Blizzard releasing a gameplay trailer ahead of Season 3's start.
  • Shion's kit centers on mobility and burst damage: dual pistols, a stronger focused shot, a dash, a rideable motorcycle and an attack that hurls the bike at enemies.
  • Her ultimate turns her into a damaging vortex that can dash toward opponents, giving the hero an aggressive playstyle that the trailer suggests is closer to Tracer than Reaper.
  • Shion is also positioned in the game's expanding story as a Hashimoto clan boss, setting up new lore around Kiriko, Mizuki and Talon's broader conflict under Vendetta.

Insights

With a new clan boss in Tokyo, how will the brewing conflict between Shion, Kiriko, and Talon finally erupt?
Is Shion's 'glass cannon' kit a meta-defining addition or just a flashy gimmick for skilled players?
Can a hero with a motorcycle truly help Blizzard's mission to revitalize Overwatch and rebuild player trust?