BlizzCon Overwatch Hero Mauga Announcement

At the BlizzCon 2023 opening ceremony, Dion Rogers, the art director, unveiled Mauga, a hero whose details had already been leaked. Promising a gameplay style that's both brutal and cunning, Rogers promised further revelations to come later in the Con. Earlier today, Mauga's information had already surfaced, but during the ceremony, Rogers humorously denied any prior leaks, teasing more details to be disclosed later. Mauga will be available for free immediately after the opening ceremony concludes, featuring abilities that align with the earlier leaked information.

Mauga Abilities

• Chaingun Combo: Mauga wields two formidable chainguns that can be fired individually or in unison. His Incendiary Chaingun, lovingly named "Gunny," sets enemies on fire when they sustain enough damage. Follow it up with a critical hit from his Volatile Chaingun, known as "Cha-Cha," for maximum devastation. With the Berserker Passive ability, Mauga gains temporary health whenever he deals critical damage, making him a tanky menace.

• Overrun: Mauga's charging ability, Overrun, allows him to break through enemy lines without being stopped by crowd control abilities. He can stomp into opponents, dealing a powerful knockback, making him a formidable front-line presence.

• Cardiac Overdrive: When the heat of battle intensifies, Mauga activates Cardiac Overdrive, engaging both of his hearts. This creates an aura that reduces incoming damage for allies and allows them to heal while dealing damage, making Mauga a supportive force on the battlefield.

• Cage Fight (Ultimate Ability): Mauga's ultimate ability, Cage Fight, unleashes his close combat prowess. This move traps nearby opponents in a cylindrical fighting ring, blocking incoming damage or healing from the outside. Those trapped inside must face Mauga with his chainguns and infinite ammunition, creating a thrilling showdown.