Pharah's Controversial Inarius Skin in Overwatch 2: Was it a Missed Opportunity?

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Some Overwatch 2 players believe that Sigma would have been a better choice for Inarius' skin instead of Pharah, as they share a similar stature and mystery.

Overwatch 2 players showed approval for the concept while expressing disappointment that Sigma did not receive Inarius' skin. They visualized him spreading his wings during his ultimate.

The design of Diablo 4 skins in Overwatch 2 has garnered praise, but frustration arises among players due to the requirement of purchasing a $39.99 themed bundle to obtain them. This has led to criticism towards Blizzard's decision-making.

Some players of Overwatch 2 believe that Sigma would have been a more suitable option for the Inarius skin, rather than Pharah. Overwatch 2 recently kicked off a new season, and to commemorate the occasion, the action-packed game introduced a significant collaboration.

The Halloween Terror 2023 event was launched in Overwatch 2 this month, which introduced a PvE mode inspired by Diablo 4 known as Trials of Sanctuary. In this exciting 4v4 mode, players have the option to select from six heroes with a Sanctuary theme and battle against the forces of darkness. Along with the PvE mode, Overwatch 2 also included Diablo 4 skins, transforming Moira into Lilith, Pharah into Inarius, Reinhardt into Imperius, and Wrecking Ball into Azmodan. Despite the commendable design quality of the Diablo 4 skins, some Overwatch 2 players believe that Sigma would have been a more fitting choice for the appearance of Inarius.

Reddit user blissfuldick expressed their belief that Sigma would have been a more suitable choice for the Inarius skin, as opposed to Pharah. The post acknowledges that they are not complaining about Pharah's skin, but believes that seeing Sigma as Inarius would have been much more exciting. The player points out that Sigma and Inarius have similar appearances and enigmatic attributes. Sigma, an astrophysicist in Overwatch 2, gained the ability to control gravity after a failed experiment. Inarius is a significant character in the Diablo franchise, whose association with Lilith resulted in the creation of Sanctuary and the Nephalem race.

Commenters on the post, who played Overwatch 2, agreed with the idea and expressed disappointment that Sigma did not receive the Inarius skin. One player suggested that it would be breathtaking to witness Sigma spreading his wings during his ultimate ability, embodying the essence of Inarius. Another Overwatch 2 player shared that they would gladly play as Sigma again if he had the appearance of the father of the Nephalem. A third comment expressed regret that neither Ramattra nor Soldier: 76 received skins as part of the collaboration between Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4.

The Diablo 4 skins attract attention for their visual appeal, but that's not the only aspect that sets them apart from the other Overwatch 2 skins. To acquire these exclusive skins, players must purchase the themed bundle priced at $39.99, which has caused frustration among Overwatch 2 players. Despite player backlash, Blizzard has yet to announce whether the skins will be sold individually, adding to the company's track record of unpopular decisions regarding Overwatch 2. Overwatch 2 is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.