Sure, here it is:
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You know how sometimes you hear about those collabs that just didn’t happen? Yeah, like, Overwatch 2 had this huge plan for a Street Fighter 6 crossover, right? But not everything made it in. I can’t stop thinking about those missed skin ideas like Ken Hanzo or Ken Genji. It’s like, why didn’t they make it? Such a bummer. Dee Jay Lucio was another one. It’s those little things that just nag at the back of my mind even when they shouldn’t. I mean, maybe it’s a good thing they saved something for later. Or not. Who knows.
So, okay, the whole collab thing is actually happening on May 20. Like, mark your calendars if that’s your jam. They’re going all out with eight skins – including Chun-Li Juno and all sorts of other mashups. Turns out, it’s Blizzard’s biggest team-up with another IP. Maybe it felt like they were in a rush? They just did a Gundam Wing crossover too, like it was yesterday. I swear, they must have been working on turbo mode or something.
Oh, yeah, I read this interview where the art director, Dion Rogers, was talking about which characters didn’t make it. It’s funny how Ken was supposed to be a thing. Anyway, this guy is kind of like a mirror image with Ryu from back in the day. It’s easy to imagine him going toe-to-toe with Ryu Hanzo. The art director seemed pretty wistful about it. It’s not like they won’t try again. They always say stuff like “We’ll get there, maybe one day.” Classic.
And then there’s this whole bit about Dee Jay Lucio. The community was hyped for it at first. Makes sense – they’re both music guys, right? It somehow fits too perfectly. Weird how it didn’t make the final cut. Anyway, if there’s ever a sequel to this collaboration, they might pull it out from the drawer someday.
Apparently, this isn’t just the biggest collab, but also one of the fastest. I always love hearing about the behind-the-scenes stuff, like how Arnold Tsang is a huge Street Fighter fan and helped with this. Sometimes I wonder if it’s all just a big nod to fans, or them just loving the characters. I gotta admit, it’s kinda impressive how quick they turned this around, but I also feel like, slow down, you know? They themselves said not to expect this pace every season, even though they’d love to.
So, yeah, that’s pretty much the chaos that is this Overwatch 2 and Street Fighter combo situation. It’s like this quirky world where everything is uncertain, but somehow that’s part of the charm. Or maybe I just like things complicated. Who doesn’t?
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