Overwatch 2 dating sim Loverwatch launches for Valentine’s Day

Overwatch has built a strong community of shippers. Fans love to speculate about which hero is kissing whom. Blizzard is known for not allowing romantic content in Overwatch. We know Tracer has an adorable girlfriend, Emily. Mercy and Genji also buy one another chocolates. Blizzard will launch a non-canonical dating sim in February. Loverwatch, and I’m hooting and hollering.

LoverwatchIt will be available online and accessible through any browser. You can access it online from February 13 to 28, and you have the option of choosing between Mercy or Genji as your dating path. Hanzo can also be a helper by playing Cupid. If players unlock the secret ending, they’ll earn a Play of the Game highlight intro in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch is part of larger network. Overwatch 2 Valentine’s Day-themed event, which runs in-game Feb. 14-28, and features a 4v4 Hanzo game mode match and support-themed challenges that allow players to earn two epic skins.

Blizzard stated that the story is not canon (in bold print, actually!) and the sim will only last about 30 minutes of playtime, but it’s an intriguing step forward for the hero shooter. I, for one, wish that there were more paths available — let me smooch all of the heroes, please, Blizzard. Ramattra is also possible. Consider this: Ramattra.