After numerous rumours, Overwatch recently announced a new heroine: Echo. Now it has been announced what the android can do: ultimate, passive and other skills.
Her story has been moving the Overwatch community for days: Echo was discovered by scientist Dr. Mina Liao who was an employee of Omnica Corporation . There she worked on the team responsible for creating the Omnics. Ultimately, it was this expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence that led to her being recruited into Overwatch to stop her own creations.
The Creation of Echo
What Liao created was an adaptive, multi-purpose robot that could be programmed to learn various functions: everything from medical support to construction. And Echo was born! Crucially, Echo had multiple layers of protection, failovers, and safeguards in place to keep it under control.
In truth, Liao had programmed Echo with a powerful, general artificial intelligence that learned by observation. After thousands of hours in the scientist’s presence, many of Liao’s behaviors (including her speech) were adopted by the Echo Robot. When Liao was finally killed in an attack on an Overwatch facility, Overwatch leadership was reluctant to pursue such a dangerous project and all development of Echo was halted.
After first teaming up with the new Overwatch team to defend Paris from the Null Sector incursion, Echo finds himself in action as a full team member. But since she’s without Dr. Liao is exposed to new people, ideas and situations, no one can predict how she will develop.
Echo’s Abilities
So what can the Android among the Overwatch heroes do? Echo’s abilities have now been released and are already on PTR servers.
As a passive, Echo has been infused with the already suspected levitation, one of Overwatch’s coolest locomotion traits. In detail, her other abilities are as follows:
- Tri-Shot : Echo simultaneously fires three shots in a triangle shape.
- Sticky Bombs : The android launches a series of sticky bombs that detonate a short time later.
- Flight : Echo moves forward quickly and is then free to fly for a period of time, making her very agile and difficult to hit.
- Focusing Beam : A focused beam is fired that deals large damage to enemies below 50 percent health – perfect for finishing.
- Duplicate : Echo’s ultimate fits her story perfectly, after all she was created to learn from others and copy what she learns. With Duplicate , she completely transforms into an enemy hero and can use their abilities.
When will Echo be released?
With all the videos, fan art and rumors, you can’t wait to take to the skies and shoot at your opponents from above. But when will Echo be playable for all Overwatch fans? Overwatch itself has not yet given any official word about this, but we can assume that it will be ready in April. So we have to be patient for another month. And until then, there are still the best Overwatch skins 2020 that can be used to make the maps unsafe.
OVERWATCH 2 – A VISUAL EVOLUTION
Overwatch 2 takes the world and gameplay to a new level: the environments are more dynamic, the battles are more comprehensive, improved effects and shadows enrich the atmosphere in the game. You will be immersed in the story of Overwatch in gripping events. All heroes will get a completely new, even more detailed and authentic look in Overwatch 2.
The five best Overwatch skins
As really cool – so you could title the new Overwatch skins. Because Blizzard Entertainment has really put a lot of effort this time and gifted the community with new cosmetics.
The OverwatchEcent Archives is in full swing. And once again, it takes us back to the original Overwatch team that used to fight in the streets of King’s Row against the rebellion started by the Null Sector. We also remember eight years ago when we took control of Blackwatch, a terrorist organization bent on destruction. But besides all the nostalgia, there’s something else that makes this event: the Archives skins. Here comes the top 5 of the best Cosmetics.
5th Place: Zarya’s “Workout.”
Giving us a bit of workout reality is Zarya’s “Workout” skin at #5. At a young age, Zarya identified a lot with athletics and here she shows that she’s a tough woman. But we honestly expected something more from the professional weightlifter. Still, the skin turned out quite nice.
4th Place: Roadhog’s “Militia” Look
Blizzard has done a good job of mixing the scout and military outfits, so Roadhog’s “Militia” skin lands in 4th place. We especially love the patches attached to the dungarees, but this skin isn’t as colorful and fancy as, say, other skins in the ranking. For that, it gets a solid 4th place.
3rd place: Junkrats “King Jamison
Majestic and bold in 3rd place is Junkat’s “King Jamison” skin. After being banished from Junkertown by the queen, he’s back and presents himself as a real eye-catcher that the queen would be jealous of. We were taken with the golden leg, but so much potential was lost with the rather plain shirt. That’s why Junkrat only makes it to number 3.
2nd place: Pharah’s “Aviator” style
Lieutenant Fareeha “Pharah” comes flying in at number two, in a stunning look that should wow anyone. The aviator sunglasses plus jetpack give her a thematically badass appearance that still makes her look cool and beautiful.
1st Place: Ana’s “Sniper” Skin.
Ana breathes new life into us with her “Sniper” skin and is unrivaled our No. 1 spot. During the Omnic crisis in her earlier years, Ana slayed the Omnics in this color stunning outfit. Her red scarf, headset and many other smaller accessories add the finishing touches to the skin that have us excited.
We’re excited to see when and with which skins Blizzard will wow us again. For more info on Overwatch and everything else about the world of Esports and gaming, check out Early Game.
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