One Overwatch 2 player made good use of their time waiting in queue on launch day by creating some fan art detailing the experience. Though not typically the form that fan art of Overwatch 2 has taken, waiting in queue has nevertheless become part of the shared experience surrounding the game and this artist deemed it worth expressing.
With all the hype that Blizzard built around the Overwatch 2 launch, it's understandable that players were disappointed by its rough start. Account issues, DDoS attacks and all sorts of bugs have marred the game's opening week. With the company now forced to make amends to its frustrated fan base, the internet is awash with annoyed and humorous takes on the situation.
But one player has taken a medium usually reserved for depicting in-game characters or events and used it to instead detail the moments they spent waiting to play the game. Reddit user SUPERSADKIDDO has added their talent to the ever-growing pool of unique Overwatch 2 fan art, depicting themselves lounging in their desk chair, browsing on their phone as they wait patiently next to their computer. On the screen, the Overwatch 2 logo can be seen with a message below it cheekily stating "In Queue: 30,000 players ahead of you."
Though the piece could be taken simply as an amusing depiction of the experience this player had, upon closer examination, many interesting details are revealed. In fact, so much detail is present, it could serve as a page out of their personal "I Spy" book. All around the scene are what could be little hints at SUPERSADKIDDO's life and interests. A picture of what appears to be the Shire from The Lord of the Rings decorates the wall above the computer; the "Monster Manual" from fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons lay cast aside on the floor; a small forest of houseplants flourishes beside the monitors while Pikachu and Grogu from The Mandalorian nestle among the foliage. Next to the artist sits a tablet depicting the very piece of art viewers are looking at themselves.
Amid all the fan displeasure surrounding Overwatch 2 and the ongoing attempt to remedy launch day problems and server issues, it's refreshing and ultimately good for the health of the game when fans are able to take a tongue-and-cheek crack at it. It signals that, though these issues are real and present, many players are willing to put up with them and even spend considerable time making light of them.
Hopefully, however, creators like SUPERSADKIDDO won't need to direct their artistic efforts toward good-natured criticism like this for much longer. As improvements are made and flaws are buffed out, the Overwatch 2 community can likely turn their eyes not to creations depicting the narrative around the game, but, one again, to pieces celebrating the game itself.
Overwatch 2 is out now for NIntendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.