For the latest Overwatch 2 event, Blizzard released a skin for characters labeled “Protectorate Mercy”, which turned out to cause more controversy than anticipated. Many players of the game were divided on liking it or disliking it. On one hand, the skin is being praised for its beauty and colors. On the other hand, some fans are alarmed that it is “too similar” to the design of the game’s original Mercy character.
The release of the new skin has triggered some heated debates among players. Some think that “Protectorate Mercy” has a great design and is very well detailed. The mixing of lighter shades of pink and blue, the glittery details, and its hood all contribute to a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design.
Others, however, have noticed some similarities between the new skin and the original Mercy skin. Some people think that the similarity between the two will lessen the impact of the original skin and Custom visual features should be used, as that would have made the skin stand out more.
The debate also continues over whether or not Blizzard should have made an effort to make the new skin more distinct when designing it. This could have been done by introducing the new skin with more unique features, such as more intricate detail, more sparkles, and a completely different color palette.
At this time, it is unclear how Blizzard will respond to this controversy. Some fans are pushing for Blizzard to make changes to the design of the new skin. Others are simply expressing their opinion on the matter and asking for something unique to be added in the future.
It is clear that most fans have a certain amount of attachment to the original Mercy skin, and the same can be said about the new “Protectorate Mercy” skin. Nevertheless, it is still uncertain how the controversy will play out and what action Blizzard will take in response to the criticism.