Overwatch is in Season 3, "Into the Tiger's Den," which launched on June 17 with a new Tokyo map and a new Damage hero named Sion. A collaboration with YOASOBI begins July 1, adding skins and the song "Orion."
Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch entered Season 3, titled "Into the Tiger's Den," on June 17. The season added a new hybrid map set in Tokyo called Neon Junction and a new Damage hero named Sion. Sion is an Omnic with a human-like appearance who wields dual pistols and can ride a red motorcycle inspired by the anime AKIRA. Her abilities include a rapid-fire primary attack, a charged X-shaped spread shot, a dodge that grants bonus health, and an ultimate that dashes forward while firing a barrage of bullets. The narrative focuses on the Hashimoto Clan, a criminal organization controlling Tokyo's underworld, and explores the relationship between Sion and the clan member Mizuki.
A collaboration with Japanese music unit YOASOBI was announced on May 28 and begins on July 1. YOASOBI produced a new song titled "Orion" based on a short story called "The Sparrow That Fell to Earth," which was published on the same day. The story follows Genji visiting Tokyo and recalling childhood memories with Hanzo and Kiriko. The song will appear on YOASOBI's EP "THE BOOK 4," releasing June 26, with a US-exclusive Overwatch edition vinyl. A gameplay trailer released on June 30 showed collaboration skins for Kiriko, Hanzo, Genji, Mizuki, Juno, and Anran, and confirmed the song is included in YOASOBI's 4th EP "THE BOOK for." A music video for "Orion" is being produced by animation studio A-1 Pictures.
The collaboration ties directly into the season's Tokyo setting and the Hashimoto Clan narrative, with skins and items inspired by the game's own lore. Senior Game Producer Kenny Hudson and Narrative Lead Designer Miranda Moyer discussed the season's inspirations, including Japanese culture and action films like John Wick. Sion was first announced on June 12 as a dual-wielding motorcycle flanker, and her design leans into a cyber-yakuza aesthetic that ties into the game's expanding Japan-set story.
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Blizzard Entertainment released a gameplay trailer for the Overwatch x YOASOBI collaboration, launching July 1. The trailer shows collaboration skins for Kiriko, Hanzo, Genji, Mizuki, Juno, and Anran, and features the new song 'Orion,' inspired by the short story 'The Sparrow That Fell to Earth.' The song is included in YOASOBI's 4th EP 'THE BOOK for.'
Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch Season 3, titled "Into the Tiger's Den," launches on June 17 with a new hybrid map set in Tokyo called Neon Junction and a new Damage hero named Sion. Sion is an Omnic with a human-like appearance who wields dual pistols and can ride a red motorcycle inspired by the anime AKIRA. Her abilities include a rapid-fire primary attack, a charged X-shaped spread shot, a dodge that grants bonus health, and an ultimate that dashes forward while firing a barrage of bullets. The season also introduces a collaboration with Japanese music unit YOASOBI starting July 1, featuring new skins for Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo, and a new song titled "Orion." The narrative focuses on the Hashimoto Clan, a criminal organization controlling Tokyo's underworld, and explores the relationship between Sion and the clan member Mizuki. Senior Game Producer Kenny Hudson and Narrative Lead Designer Miranda Moyer discussed the season's inspirations, including Japanese culture and action films like John Wick.
Blizzard Entertainment announced the abilities of Shion, a new DPS hero for Overwatch, on June 12. The dual-pistol-wielding, motorcycle-riding cyber-yakuza flanker arrives with Season 3 on June 17 Japan time. The season also adds a new hybrid map, Neon Junction, set in Tokyo.
Activision Blizzard Japan announced a collaboration between the hero shooter Overwatch and the music unit YOASOBI at a presentation in Tokyo on May 28. The collaboration begins on July 1. YOASOBI produced a new song titled "Orion" based on a short story called "The Sparrow That Fell to Earth," which was published on the same day. The story follows Genji visiting Tokyo and recalling childhood memories with Hanzo and Kiriko. The song's title references the Orion constellation, with Ayase explaining that the theme is the three stars that appear close together from a certain angle but are actually far apart, mirroring the characters' relationships. The song will appear on YOASOBI's EP "THE BOOK 4," releasing June 26, with a US-exclusive Overwatch edition vinyl. In-game skins themed around Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo will be added. A music video for "Orion" is being produced by animation studio A-1 Pictures. At the event, Overwatch development team members Lead Hero Producer Kenny Hudson and Narrative Design Lead Miranda Moyer appeared alongside YOASOBI's Ayase and ikura.