Morrison saw that Liao was beginning to take things too far creating a robot that he feared was unstable and potentially dangerous. Her pet-project was Echo, an adaptive-learning robot with superior artificial intelligence. Liao continued to work in the field of robotics, developing technology for the Overwatch team to aide them in battle. And so he invited her to join Overwatch.Īt the Switzerland Base, Dr. After the robots turned on humans, she never expected to get hired again, but Jack Morrison (Soldier 76) saw in her what others didn't: drive and talent.
Liao was one of the scientists who originally helped to create the omnics at Omnica Corporation - before the crisis.
Mina Liao from Singapore, Echo is not your average omnic. While many assumed that Echo wouldn't be released until the sequel, she is now officially the 32nd Hero in Overwatch.Ĭreated by Dr. In the Overwatch 2 Announcement Trailer "Zero Hour," Echo is seen zipping through the air and firing Tri-Shots and Stick Bombs at the giant omnic mechs. But at Blizzcon 2019, fans got a second look at the new hero and a hint at some of her in-game moveset. Just how McCree and Echo knew each other and if she'd ever be in Overwatch - as a playable character - were still unknowns at the time. Related: Overwatch Reveals Yet Another Robot Character With Newest Hero Echo McCree succeeds in foiling the plans of the new Deadlock Gang leader, Ashe - who was also introduced in the short - and reunites with a strange and highly-futuristic omnic. The gang is attempting to hijack a shipment from the US government and it's up to McCree to stop them.
In the short, McCree travels to Route 66 to confront his old 'friends' The Deadlock Gang with the help of his new pal Winston. But she didn't come out of the blue Hero 32 has been around since almost the beginning.Įcho - this new playable hero officially unveiled yesterday - was first officially introduced in November of 2018 in the "Reunion" Animated Short. The biggest one: a new hero, the 32nd playable character in the game. Overwatch 2 may be not coming up until much later this year (or next!) but Overwatchhas plenty of surprises in store before the sequel's release.
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