Blizzard's New FPS Overwatch Release Made Larger-Than-Life
World's largest Overwatch action figures assemble around the globe! Begin your watch May 24: https://t.co/gTuF3vECIl pic.twitter.com/90nUw4AXcu— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) May 22, 2016
After releasing an enticing graphic announcing "Agents Activating" on the Overwatch Twitter, fans of Blizzard Entertainment's team-based shooter quickly began speculating. It wasn't long before diligent Twitter and Reddit users deduced the meaning behind the map. Showing coordinates in Hollywood, Paris, and Busan, Korea, Blizzard wanted their life-sized, MIB (mint in box) figures to be found by those willing to look. The special event, meant to spread awareness of the game's release on May 24, has been a rousing success.
The heroes featured are Tracer on Hollywood Boulevard, Genji outside Pompidou Center, and Pharah at a Blizzard-hosted Overwatch launch event at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center. Standing 15-feet tall, the impeccably detailed figures are displayed as collectible boxed action figures, complete with weapon accessories and key descriptions. A handy "Try Me" button will even light the box up and play a voice recording. As of now, the figures are slotted to be promotional items only (according to box details), not available for purchase in the future regardless of size.
Video Overwatch Pharah - Over Sized Figure in South Korea - OGN from OverwatchSteve Wang is the confirmed creator of the Tracer statue, while the other two remain uncredited. For those interested in seeing more, enjoy this collection of pictures compiled by Redditor MartyHasBeard.
Overwatch will be available on the PC, boasting superior graphics (depending on the computer) and gameplay, as well as on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Earlier this month, 9.7 million players across all platforms got a chance to play Overwatch in open beta over 7 days. Blizzard even released an infographic detailing the event.
Now enjoy some pictures of these amazing heroes. Pharah, however, remains shrouded in mystery, not surfacing much on social media.
Our colossal collectibles in Hollywood, Busan, and Paris have been a HUGE hit. Come say "hi" if you're nearby! 💕✌️ pic.twitter.com/DUdTQXYqgN— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) May 23, 2016
Cheers Love! #overwatch pic.twitter.com/oPqBW0UXyy— Lorenzo (@loffio) May 20, 2016
Tellement stylé ! 😎 #overwatch #genji #nin ja #Blizzard #Paris https://t.co/YbQhfDTPa3 pic.twitter.com/qXq3JwkQHc— damonx (@damonx) May 20, 2016
Push here for some sound #overwatch pic.twitter.com/D9F4vXR6P2— ☠ Fangh (@FanghGD) May 20, 2016
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