Summary
AnOverwatch 2player has given Doomfist a makeover, imagining what the tank would look like with a Knuckles-inspired skin. This latestSonic the Hedgehog-themed fan concept has caught the attention of theOverwatch 2community, with some believing the skin is good enough to be offered in the game.
Overwatch 2has seen its roster growsubstantially since launch, and with new characters, Blizzard has introduced a plethora of interesting skins. In addition to original concepts, the game has occasionally teamed up with other popular media franchises for cosmetics. WhileOverwatch 2has featured crossovers withCowboy BebopandOne-Punch Man, the hero shooter has yet to collaborate with Sega’sSonic the Hedgehog. However, one fan is showing the potential that sort of crossover could have.
Recently, a Reddit user known as Onframer shared concept art of a Knuckles the Echidna skin for Doomfist. WhileOverwatch 2features numerous characters, Doomfist is the obvious pick for a Knuckles skin, as evidenced by this artist’s incredible work. The detailed concept art gives the tank character the Echidna’s signature red shoes and hair. In addition, Doomfist’s gauntlet received a makeover, appearing similar to Knuckle’s spiked gloves. When posting the concept image to Reddit, the artist also shared a picture of Knuckles from theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise, showing the impressive similarities in the fan design.
Overwatch 2 Fan’s Knuckles-Inspired Doomfist Skin
This Knuckles skin concept has gained traction on Reddit, with many players enjoying the idea. In the comments, many wished to see this skin added toOverwatch 2in the future. Among the compliments, one user claimed this Doomfist skin looked impressive regardless of whether someone knew who Knuckles the Echidna was. In addition, fans wanted to see moreSonic the Hedgehog-style skin concepts. Fortunately, Onframer has already met this need, having created other designs based on the Sega franchise, including aDr. Eggman-inspired Wrecking Balland Tracer and Kiriko skins based on Sonic and Tails. They even designed a Shadow the Hedgehog skin for the upcoming hero, Juno.
Besides theSonic the Hedgehog-themed skins created by Onframer, many other fans have used their artistic talents to create unique skin concepts inOverwatch 2. For example, another gamer previously imaginedRamattra as General Grievous fromStar Wars. Other fandom members have also shown off the potential of collaborations involvingBaldur’s Gate 3,Avatar: The Last Airbender, and more.
Whether skins from these popular games and franchises eventually make their way intoOverwatch 2remains to be seen. However, Blizzard has started to display a willingness to branch out into crossovers with other media, so the possibility seemingly exists, regardless of how slim it could be.
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
