In what seems to be a direct follow on from the previous leaked news, New information has been leaked to Reddit seemingly showing off official documents.
Not only do we get our potential first look at Sombra, but we get info on a possible new game mode too!
So we know the Halloween Event is coming. From the language in the snapped pictures above, Eichenwalde castle seems to be getting a new game mode, possibly a horde defence style game? I can see this being an extended brawl, same as Lucio-Ball.
Horde modes in general are a great way to provide a break from constant PVP, and asymettric gameplay is always underrated.
A swarm of Zomnics would seem to confirm that, as well as the idea of gaining points totals for surviving.
Maybe these points will be dependable on lootboxes or items during the event? It would certainly help deal with the major criticism of the summer games box
Finally, the elephant in the room. Sombra would seem to have a big picture up there.
Design wise, I don’t feel it’s a Photoshop, as she shares several traits with Widowmaker and Reaper’s design.
Personally, I’m a fan. Lavender purple as a main colour works in combination with Reaper and Widow for Talon operatives. The use of hard edges and triangles in her design will help her stand out, as most other characters have very rounded features. If her coat is as long as Ana’s, the pointy versus tattered outlines will make for an interesting dynamic in spotting.
The SMG would seem to suggest rapid firing combat at close range.
While her hacking based skillset could easily translate to another support class, I’m thinking Assault/Defence. Either way, I can see a stun effect being likely with that talon gauntlet, though I’m still holding out hope for the stealth/invisibility class theory.
So our new Hero is almost here to break the meta again. And if Eichenwalde defence does turn out to be a Horde mode type of game? I’m going to be thrilled.