Overwatch's Newest Hero Teased Once Again

Hints for the next Overwatch hero have been revealed over the last few days, with a recent Twitter post adding even more fuel to the speculation fire.

Overwatch's next hero could be getting released sooner than we think. Over the past week, Blizzard has been hinting at the identity of the game's twenty-forth character in three major instances. Today, the game's official Twitter account has shared a news story that builds on a tease from earlier this week. The tweet is for Overwatch and it includes a story from fictional outlet called Atlas News, where they are reporting on a major confrontation at the Numbani airport. It stands, "OR15 defense units destroyed in confrontation with unidentified assailant at Numbani airport. No civilian casualties reported."

Interestingly enough, Atlas News was at the forefront of the last major tease, where a blog post on the official Overwatch website highlighted a mock interview with a young girl gifted in robotics. The article revealed that Efi Oladele, a resident of Nubani, has received a large grant because of her genius. When asked how she would spend her money, she teased that she's got an idea, but said, "It's a secret for now..." In celebration, she stated her parents are taking her on a trip. She pointed out that this would be her first time flying.

It looks like the first leg of her trip may not have gone how she planned. The reason of the incident is unknown, but the photo of the destruction is credited to Efi herself, which confirms she was present. Also interesting is that in her interview, she stated her desire, "to build something that can keep us safe, like the new OR15s!"

Since Efi is eleven, it has been reasonably concluded that she will not be in the field alongside other members of Overwatch. This line of reasoning has led many to suspect she might build the next hero - considering her skill in building robots and artificial intelligence.

Overwatch is available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.