Overwatch fans have been given another teaser about the identity of hero 27.
Rumours of a new hero began when Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan responded to fans on the game’s official forums.
In a post titled ‘Can we have a hero 27 hint?’, Kaplan said: “Ok. Incoming. Brace for it…”
This was followed by a lengthy Twitter tease in which somebody called Emre Sarioglu was named alongside some familiar characters.
It’s all part of an after action report for something called Operation “WHITE DOME”. According to the mission report, Torbjorn received serious injuries, and was saved by Reinhardt.
In a follow-up post, Blizzard has posted a letter from Torbjorn to his wife Ingrid.
The letter mentions Torbjorn’s then unborn daughter, who was named by Reinhardt.
This has led to speculation that Torbjorn’s daughter will be the next new hero in Overwatch.
Others think it could be the aforementioned Emre Sarioglu, while names like Hammond (see the gallery below) and the Junker Queen have also been touted.
“I know that by now you have gotten news of my injuries in our latest mission,” Torbjorn’s letter reads.
“While the descriptions may sound terrible, the doctors are quite sure I’ll make a full recovery.
“Even Angela came to visit me! On the matter of my arm, I promise to make it my first priority to construct a suitable prosthesis that will make everyone forget that it was ever gone. If only Angela’s dreams of tissue regeneration were a reality! I told her she should be working harder!
“They tell me that you have not yet gone into labor, so I am holding out hope that I will be able to be by your side back home in Gothenburg when the time comes. Just wait a little longer for me!”
The letter continues: “You may have heard that Reinhardt is responsible for saving my life. I’ve heard the story at least four different times myself, already, each time more unbelievable than the last.
“Exaggerations, as you know how he can be. All the same, they’ve decided to award him a commendation for “conspicuous bravery.” Could two words better describe the big oaf?
“He has been bothering me insufferably at my bedside. Half in jest, I suggested that if it would shut him up, I would allow him to name our daughter, as he has been badgering me about it these past months. He, of course, took me at my word.
“Truth be told, I had been considering making him her godfather, and I hope you’ll forgive me for making this decision without your consultation. We can only hope she doesn’t take after him too much.
“I told him that you would have to agree to any name he chose, so let’s hope it’s a good one (though I fear that may be beyond his abilities, given some of the ridiculous names he gives the characters in his “true stories”). I’m getting sick of this hospital, so I am hoping to return soon.”