Overwatch 2 adds its first pansexual hero

Lifeweaver is an interesting character as most of his abilities are centered around movement. His Rejuvenating Dash allows Lifeweaver to move in and out of combat whilst healing. Petal Platform creates a flower-like platform that lifts players high into the air when stepped on.

The Lifegrip ability allows Lifeweaver to reach out and pull team members to safety. The skill is similar to Final Fantasy XIV's Rescue ability which makes for some pretty epic saves. Conversely, players have already been using the ability to troll teammates and pull them toward certain death.

Lifeweaver's ultimate ability is called the Tree of Life. The hero can summon a massive tree that sends out pulses of healing energy. Additionally, the Tree of Life also blocks the line of sight for any enemy near it. His passive ability drops a gift that heals anyone who picks it up.

Lifeweaver's true name is Niran PruksaManee and he is of Thai origin. He is the first openly pansexual character in the game. While he isn't the first queer hero, Lifeweaver openly addresses his sexuality through his in-game lines and dialogue with other characters.

According to his backstory, Lifeweaver grew up loving botanical gardens and has always longed to be surrounded by nature. The character's design and abilities reflect his love for flowers and nature.

We wanted Lifeweaver to present himself as a beautiful character who also endeavors to find beauty in the rest of the world," Overwatch 2 lead character concept artist Darryl Tan said. "Thus, we landed with a combination of gold, white, and an elegant pink. His long silvery hair and chiseled features also helped sell that idea."

Lifeweaver will be available when Overwatch 2 Season 4 launches on April 11, 2023. Players can unlock the new hero immediately via the premium battle pass or reach level 45 in the free battle pass. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is Overwatch 2 Season 4 launching?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Overwatch 2 Season 4 is launching on April 11, 2023." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the new hero Lifeweaver's role in the game?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Lifeweaver is a support hero with the ability to heal teammates using a combination of nature and a tech called Biolight." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Lifeweaver's primary skill?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Lifeweaver's primary skill is Healing Blossom, which allows him to send out Biolight flowers to heal allies." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Lifeweaver's ultimate ability?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Lifeweaver's ultimate ability is called the Tree of Life. It allows him to summon a massive tree that sends out pulses of healing energy and blocks the line of sight for any enemy near it." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is unique about Lifeweaver's character?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Lifeweaver, whose true name is Niran PruksaManee and of Thai origin, is the first openly pansexual character in Overwatch 2. He openly addresses his sexuality through in-game lines and dialogue with other characters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can players unlock Lifeweaver?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Players can unlock Lifeweaver immediately via the premium battle pass or by reaching level 45 in the free battle pass when Overwatch 2 Season 4 launches." } } ] }