Overwatchcontains a varied lineup of playable characters, each with their own abilities. While the game has added several new characters since its launch in 2016, such asEcho and Wrecking Ball, some of its original characters remain very iconic. One of these interesting day-one heroes was Zenyatta.
Zenyatta is a support class herofound inOverwatch. Using his floating orbs, he provides both offensive and defensive utility to his team. These abilities include Orb of Discord, Orb of Harmony, Orb of Destruction, and his powerful ultimate, Transcendence. In addition to these impressive abilities, many different skins have been added for the character over the years. Recently, one artistic fan decided to draw their own version of the hero’s Zen-Nakji skin.
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In a post on Reddit, a user known as WanderingWizzard shared a picture they drew of theomnic monk known as ZenyattafromOverwatch. In the image, which focuses on the Zen-Nakji skin from 2019, the artist utilized a striking color palette to make the drawing pop. The blue of the water-based suit for Zenyatta formed a striking contrast against the pinkish hue of the octopus head. In addition, the signature orbs that float around the hero were replaced with even more tiny octopuses. Further enhancing the picture, the artist used vivid purple and yellow colors for the background.
The history of the Zen-Nakji skin inOverwatchis an intriguing story. The origin of the skin came from the professionalOverwatchplayer, Jjonak. As one of the most skilled players in the Overwatch League, Jjonak became known for his impressive playmaking with Zenyatta. After being named the Most Valuable Player of the Overwatch League’s first season, the developers of the game decided to celebrate his great play by designing a new skin for Zenyatta inspired by the pro player’s love of octopuses. As a result, the octopus-themed Zen-Najki skin was born.
This new art of the Zen-Nakji skin created by WanderingWizzard has caught the interest of theOverwatchcommunity on Reddit. With over 730 upvotes in less than a day, many were impressed with the artist’s portrayal of the hero. Some even thought that the image looked like a poster. In addition, several people commented that they loved the skin but sadly missed out on the chance to purchase it back in 2019. As a result, many wished Activision Blizzard would make the Zen-Nakji skin available to buy in the game again.
In otherOverwatch-related news, Activision Blizzard recently announced that work onOverwatch 2had been delayed indefinitely. This means those lucky enough to own this rare skin in the originalOverwatchwill have ample time to continue to play as Zen-Nakji Zenyatta in the coming months.
Overwatchis available on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
