Wrecking Ball.

Overwatch’s next hero is a cute hamster in a mech ball of death

Overwatch teased its next hero on its Twitter account today with a short video. It looks like this PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC team-based shooter is getting its weirdest champion yet.

Yup, that is a hamster.

Overwatch launched in May 2016. It has reached over 40 million players. Adding new content, especially heroes, keeps those players engaged.

A hamster in a ball of death might seem bizzare, but Overwatch takes place in a technologically advanced future. It already has sentient robots and a talking ape that’s also a scientist.

We don’t yet know this new hero’s name or playstyle. It will the game’s 28th character. Overwatch launched with 21. The previous addition, the flail-flinging healer Brigitte, released in March.

Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.