What Blizzard's Hero Picks Mean for Your Overwatch Roster
These developer endorsements give players insight into which heroes the Overwatch team truly enjoys, potentially influencing meta picks and encouraging players to try heroes like Lucio, Tracer, Doctri…
These developer endorsements give players insight into which heroes the Overwatch team truly enjoys, potentially influencing meta picks and encouraging players to try heroes like Lucio, Tracer, Doctri…
Key points - Alec Dawson's first main was Lucio, drawn to his fluid mobility and wall-riding. - Aaron Keller's original main was Tracer, and he still considers her kit almost perfect. - Keller rotates through Reinhardt, Winston, Zarya, and Orisa when playing tank. - Dawson and Keller both praised Doctrine as a perfect blend of art and gameplay. - Dawson's favorite new hero is Shion; Keller's is Emre for his satisfying primary fire.
Timeline - BlizzCon 2026: GameSpot interviews Overwatch game director Aaron Keller and associate game director Alec Dawson about their favorite heroes.
FAQ
Q: Which hero does Aaron Keller main now? A: Keller says he doesn't have a single main now; he queues flex, which usually means tank, rotating through Reinhardt, Winston, Zarya, and Orisa.
Q: Why does Alec Dawson love Lucio? A: Dawson loves Lucio's fluid mobility, especially wall riding, which lets him slide around walls and reposition quickly.
Q: What new heroes do the developers recommend? A: Dawson recommends Doctrine and Shion, while Keller praises Emre for his satisfying primary fire.
đź“° Related Articles
What Tracer's Laser Eyes Mean for Overwatch's Future Heroes
This revelation gives players a fun look at Overwatch's messy early days and hints that Blizzard might embrace more unconventional hero designs in the future.
Overwatch Goes Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Skins Are Coming
Blizzard and CD Projekt Red team up again, bringing Cyberpunk: Edgerunners skins to Overwatch and revealing Geralt in Diablo 4.
Overwatch at BlizzCon 2026: Vampire Doctrine, Sombra Support Rework & Roadhog Changes
BlizzCon 2026 brought big Overwatch news: a vampiric Doctrine, Sombra shifting to Support, and Roadhog reworks. Here's what you need to know.
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming to Battle.net, Plus an Overwatch Crossover
Blizzard revealed at BlizzCon 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077 is headed to Battle.net later this year, alongside an Edgerunners collaboration in Overwatch.
Overwatch Devs Confirm Tracer Is Still the Game's Mascot
Despite recent fan debate, Blizzard confirms Tracer remains the face of Overwatch, even if she's been less visible in big collaborations and promos lately.
Overwatch Adds Vampire Support Hero and Huge Reworks
Overwatch is getting a vampire-inspired support hero, the finale of Act III in The Reign of Talon, and major character reworks. Here's what's coming.