Overwatch 2 is teaming up with Ok-pop phenomenon Le Sserafim for the sport’s first-ever musical artist occasion, sizzling on the discharge of their hit new single, “Good Night time.”
The collaboration with Le Sserafim, whose title is an anagram for the phrase “I’m Fearless,” will characteristic new animations from the world of Overwatch. This all kicks off now, with a brand new in-game occasion, Live performance Conflict, you could play on Xbox.
This distinctive partnership may even introduce all-new Legendary skins and wonderful artwork crafted by the group on the Blizzard Korea Studio. To be taught extra in regards to the work concerned in bringing Le Sserafim to the world of Overwatch 2, we requested idea artists Shu Lee, Bobby Kim, and Dospi Jin about what it was prefer to convey these two worlds collectively.
How excited had been you to create new skins based mostly on Le Sserafim?
Bobby Kim: We had enjoyable discussions about character modeling, rigging, and illustrations nearly day by day all through the venture. Because the lead idea artist in Korea, I had many questions on how we may convey our extremely distinctive heroes and members of Le Sserafim collectively and what they might appear like on the earth of Overwatch. Everybody labored onerous to make sure that each Overwatch gamers and Le Sserafim followers had been pleased. With assist from the remainder of the Overwatch 2 improvement group, we did our greatest to verify this collaboration was a hit.
Shu Lee: As an idea artist for Overwatch and a fan of Ok-pop, I’ve at all times hoped that Overwatch would do a Ok-pop collaboration sometime. After I first heard there could be a collaboration with Le Sserafim and that our group would work on it together with the remainder of Staff 4, I used to be over the moon! I couldn’t wait to begin sketching and designing the skins straight away.
Dospi Jin: I’ve performed 1000’s of hours of Overwatch 2, and I’m additionally an enormous fan of Ok-pop, holding monitor of each new tune and artist. Having the ability to participate within the collaboration between Le Sserafim and Overwatch is without doubt one of the happiest moments of my life.
Was there any inspiration from their music and id that helped with ideas?
Bobby Kim: Whereas Le Sserafim’s songs had been already battling for the primary spot on my playlist, capturing the potential of those wonderful Ok-pop artists in a singular type felt like a problem. After I was producing the preliminary ideations, Le Sserafim was singing about being ‘fearless’ and robust by means of their tune, “AntiFragile,” and I used to be impressed by how they had been displaying their colours primarily by means of using denim of their outfits. Then I began to think about Kiriko being a fan of Le Sserafim on the earth of Overwatch and the way she would current herself in that very same type.
Shu Lee: I used to be closely impressed by the phrase ‘Fearless’ itself, which was the origin of the group’s title, Le Sserafim. I additionally wished to seize the dynamic and shiny picture of Le Sserafim and the “fearless” vitality of the members within the design, as there hasn’t been plenty of streetwear or on a regular basis outfits for Overwatch’s heroes till now.
Dospi Jin: I created the 2 key artwork illustrations for the collab — Le Sserafim that includes the group and the Le Sserafim Followers Illustration of D.Va, Kiriko, Tracer, Brigitte, and Sombra. It took a very long time to finish them. I take advantage of three screens when engaged on photos, and through that point, considered one of them was always enjoying Le Sserafim’s music movies and vlogs. I memorized each gesture, expression, and intonation of the members to venture them into my illustrations. All of these had been my sources of inspiration.
Are there any enjoyable particulars or information in regards to the skins gamers ought to look out for?
Bobby Kim: Overwatch’s heroes often put on outfits that reveal extra of their personalities and different traits. Nevertheless, on the earth the place Le Sserafim and Overwatch coexist, we wished to showcase our heroes’ on a regular basis lives, cheering on Le Sserafim by means of fashionable streetwear. By utilizing the identical supplies however contrasting the placements — reminiscent of D.va carrying a denim high and pants to indicate her day by day life outdoors of her duties and Kiriko carrying a denim jacket round her waist — we tried to focus on completely different charms and personalities of every hero. The picture of Kiriko having fun with the live performance, utilizing tickets as a substitute of her Ofudas, and defending her allies with Mirrorball Suzu was the brainchild of our idea artists.
Utilizing Le Sserafim’s brand for “Good Night time” as a part of the decorations on the outfit, with an analogous iridescent ingredient, was one other effort to convey Le Sserafim into the world of Overwatch.
Shu Lee: I set to work on Brigitte’s Rocket Flail weapon. After I first thought in regards to the design for her flail, the official Le Sserafim lightstick had simply been launched, so I attempted to mix the lightstick with it to create Brigitte’s personal model. Nevertheless, there have been some issues, primarily as a result of the unique flail had 4 blades, and the thought of utilizing solely two was new to all of us. Nonetheless, we lastly made it potential due to the assistance from the Character Modeling, Tech Artwork, and animation groups.
Different particulars that everybody from the Idea Artwork group paid consideration to for this good Ok-pop fangirl appears to be like are the banner tied to the Mech’s ‘bunny ears’ and the live performance wristband for D.Va, the lightsticks connected to Tracer’s Chronal Accelerator, and the backpack to hold all of the merch. There are much more cute parts you’ll love! Lastly, try the victory pose and emotes utilizing Le Sserafim’s dance strikes. These are simply too lovely!
Dospi Jin: I’ve created Overwatch illustrations earlier than, and it has been nearly two years since my final one. Within the meantime, I’ve been engaged on the artwork manufacturing of Overwatch 2 as part of the Blizzard Korea Studio group. I’m delighted to current new Overwatch 2 illustrations to everybody after such a very long time.
When engaged on the Le Sserafim illustration, I had plenty of challenges. I wished everybody to acknowledge the members at a look whereas stylizing their faces. I labored on implementing the distinctive facial options and personalities of every member, altering the angles and lengths of noses, eyes, and mouths all the way down to the pixel stage for a complete month, all whereas aiming to painting the members as fantastically as potential.
The Le Sserafim Followers illustration may be regarded as an illustrated model of the final scene from the “Good Night time” music video. I wished to specific the fervour of the area, the happiness, and the enjoyment of heroes like D.Va, Kiriko, Sombra, Tracer, and Brigitte going to a Le Sserafim live performance of their collaborative skins. In the event you look carefully, you’ll discover Junkrat making a cameo as a giant fan of Le Sserafim!
Play and Accumulate New Le Sserafim Skins Now in Overwatch 2!
Play Live performance Conflict, a brand new 3v3 capture-the-flag mode set in a Ok-pop themed Busan. Play as Dazzle D.Va, Kira-Kira Kiriko, Traysi Tracer, BB Brigitte, and Slay Star Sombra as you compete for tickets and seize factors whereas stopping Le Sserafim’s (self-proclaimed) largest fan, Fawksy James (a.ok.a. Junkrat), from hoarding all the tickets. Full challenges all through the occasion to earn as much as 35,000 Battle Move XP and the Fawksy James Legendary pores and skin for Junkrat.
Additionally, be sure you head for the in-game store, the place you’ll be able to add every of the brand new Legendary skins for D.Va, Kiriko, Tracer, Brigitte, and Sombra and different Le Sserafim themed cosmetics with the Mega LE Le Sserafim Bundle obtainable all through the occasion.
The Overwatch 2 x Le Sserafim occasion is now dwell on Xbox! Hurry, although, as a result of the present ends on November 20, 2023!
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