"'s soft reboot began earlier this week, and part of the new lore-driven seasonal rollout is a Splatfest-style mechanic that has fans siding with either the titular peace-keeping group or the terrorist organization Talon . Yes, a lot of players have been playing heroes from both sides of this conflict over the past decade and might have some allegiances based on characters they main, but still, the number of fans making the heel turn to side with Talon is crazy."
"But what about the principle? What about seeing the world not as it is, but as it could be? When you were at your lowest and putting hundreds of hours into in an unhealthy marathon, was it Vendetta who hyped you up? No, it was Winston, the soft-spoken gorilla scientist who put out the recall message a decade ago and has been fighting on the frontlines ever since."
A soft reboot introduced a lore-driven seasonal rollout featuring a Splatfest-style mechanic that asks players to choose between Overwatch and Talon. Players choosing factions earn in-game rewards tied to characters and lootboxes as they progress, creating incentives beyond narrative loyalty. Many longtime players are unexpectedly siding with Talon, prompting upset and accusations of betrayal from Overwatch supporters who cite characters like Winston and the ruined Watchpoint Gibraltar as reasons to remain loyal. Social media posts highlight outrage, with Talon support polling around 55–60 percent while Overwatch backers publicly shame perceived defectors.
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