A crossover between Nier Automata and Overwatch 2 may remain a fantasy for fans, but that hasn’t stopped their imaginative spirit. Recently, a Reddit user showcased a fan-designed skin for Kiriko inspired by 2B, created by artist aixo on X. This creative endeavor quickly gained traction, amassing over 8.3k upvotes on Reddit, highlighting the popularity of both characters among gaming enthusiasts.
One Redditor, u/Salt-Standard9587, boldly suggested that the appeal of the 2B Kiriko skin could potentially fund the future of Overwatch, should Blizzard consider this fan-favorite concept. The Redditor remarked:
“That skin would fund Overwatch 3.”
Blizzard has a track record of producing unique skins that quickly become fan favorites. Recently, they unveiled a collection inspired by My Hero Academia for Overwatch 2. Should they ever choose to collaborate with Nier Automata, u/Financial-Pizza3000 anticipates that the 2B skin would undoubtedly be a commercial success, dubbing it:
“Literally a money printing machine.”
Moreover, player u/Sora_Dr expressed their eagerness to purchase the skin if it were to be made available, indicating that the Kiriko 2B concept has gained considerable traction among the community.
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Interestingly, u/westfieldNYraids admitted they hadn’t realized how much they wanted the Kiriko 2B skin until seeing it. The design evoked fond memories of watching the animated series for Nier Automata as they reflected:
“Wow, didn’t know I needed this. I gotta go back and watch more; I think I caught up to episode 7 or 8, so I’m almost done with season 2.”
Originally launched in 2017, Nier Automata continues to receive acclaim on Steam, accumulating millions of fans over the years. This led u/Winterhe4rt to confidently state that the skin could bring in significant profits for Blizzard Entertainment.
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Upcoming Collaborations in Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 is set to launch a collaboration with the beloved anime and manga series My Hero Academia. This partnership, which was officially announced on September 26, 2024, will introduce Legendary skins to the game starting October 17.
The collection will include iconic transformations such as Izuku Midoriya as Tracer, Ochaco Uraraka as Juno, All Might as Reinhardt, Tomura Shigaraki as Reaper, and Himoko Toga as Kiriko. Each of these beloved characters will be visually reimagined within the game.
This news brings a glimmer of hope for Nier Automata enthusiasts who desire a Kiriko skin and possibly more crossovers in Overwatch 2. However, as of now, Blizzard Entertainment has not indicated any plans for collaborations beyond their current announcements.
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