Exciting Reveals in Overwatch 2 Pride Short Story
Overwatch 2 embraces inclusivity in its Pride Month celebration with a revealing short story confirming the sexual orientations of Pharah and Baptiste, adding depth and diversity to the game's beloved characters
Pharah and Baptiste, two popular heroes from Overwatch 2, have had their sexual orientations confirmed in a recent short story release by the game. The story has been well received by players who had long speculated about their identities. As part of the Pride celebration, Overwatch 2 is offering free LGBTQA+ cosmetics to all players and hosting an in-game Pride parade on the Midtown map. Additionally, Blizzard has released a new short story titled “As You Are,” written by Jen Stacey, a senior narrative designer for Overwatch 2.
Baptiste and Pharah found themselves alone in the cockpit as Cassidy retired to the back during their flight to Gibraltar to meet the rest of Overwatch. Curious about Cassidy, Baptiste inquires about Pharah's relationship with the grenade-slinging cowboy. Pharah laughs off the suggestion that she and Cassidy were romantically involved and reveals that she is a lesbian. As they chat further, they bond over second chances, identity, and their future aspirations, forming a closer connection. The story also hints at the sexual identities of other Overwatch 2 characters, with Pharah indicating that Cassidy may reciprocate Baptiste's interest and her own complicated feelings towards Mercy hinting at a possible romantic history.
During the short story, Baptiste briefly reminisces about his bond with Mauga, a formidable gunfighter he worked alongside for Talon. Overwatch has long hinted at Mauga becoming a future Tank hero, and his addition to the Overwatch 2 roster is certain to shake things up for both Baptiste and the game's meta. Fans are eagerly anticipating the potential revelation that the two mercenaries had a deeper connection than just being teammates. Additionally, the confirmation that both Baptiste and Pharah identify as members of the LGBTQA+ community has been met with excitement and support from fans. While Baptiste's bisexuality was not particularly surprising to many, the long-speculated possibility of Pharah's queerness being confirmed has been a welcome development. As players await future stories and gameplay, they can only imagine what the future holds for these beloved characters.
Overwatch 2 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
