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In the technologically advanced African city of Numbani, in the not-so-distant future, humans live in harmony with humanoid robots known as omnics. But when a terrorist tries to shatter that unity, a hero named Efi Oladele rises!

Efi has been making robots since she was little -- machines to better her community and improve people's lives. But after she witnesses Doomfist's catastrophic attack on the city's OR15 security bots, Efi feels the call to build something greater: a true guardian of Numbani.

While Doomfist sows discord between humans and omnics, Efi engineers an intelligent and compassionate robot, Orisa, named after the powerful spirits who guide her people. Orisa has a lot to learn before she's ready to defeat Doomfist, but Efi has some learning to do, too, especially when it comes to building -- and being -- a hero. With Doomfist rallying his forces, and the military powerless to stop him, can Efi mold Orisa into the hero of Numbani before it's too late?

This action-packed novel features the fan-favorite characters Efi, Orisa, Doomfist, and Lúcio in an all-new, original story straight from the minds of the Overwatch game team and critically acclaimed author Nicky Drayden!

Get the MVP Skin

The 2019 MVP skin is available in-game on all platforms of Overwatch now through June 30. It is redeemable for 200 League Tokens. League Tokens can be purchased in-game or earned by watching live Overwatch League matches on overwatchleague.com or on the league’s mobile apps. Users must first link their game accounts to the viewing platform to earn tokens. Click here for more information on how to link accounts.

The Making of the Alien Zarya MVP Skin


Combining a unique range of aesthetics that mirror the personality of its real-life inspiration, the Alien Zarya skin celebrating 2019 Overwatch League MVP Jay “Sinatraa” Won has finally been revealed.

According to Overwatch senior concept artist David Kang, the game team approached this skin with three different concepts in mind: an alien (a signature reference of Sinatraa’s), a 50s crooner (inspired by Sinatraa’s name), and a “knock on wood” themed design (a homage to the San Francisco Shock’s well-known superstition).

In the end, the first two concepts were merged into one final design to create Alien Zarya: her extraterrestrial form features nodes that respond to Particle Cannon charge, tentacles and facial antennae that glow in her signature pink, and sleek retro-style suiting. There’s also a badge on Zarya’s sleeve that honors Sinatraa’s MVP and championship accomplishments.

“When we decided on the initial direction of an alien in a suit, we knew it was going to be a little bit goofy, so the main focus here was to make her look as cool as possible and not as generic as other people would think,” Kang explained.

As with all heroes, there are aspects of Zarya’s design that can’t be changed, so the design team focused on adding unique details where they could.

“One of the main things that we had to consider for this skin was the energy nodes on her thighs, her shoulders, and her backpack,” assistant art director Arnold Tsang said. “You’ll see these nodes glow with energy [as she gains charge], which increases her damage.”

Another detail immediately caught Sinatraa’s eye when he first saw the design over a conference call a couple weeks ago.

“The eyes are actually crazy,” he said, referring to Zarya’s sideways blink, a creepy-cool addition to the design. “It’s crazy how they made Zarya an alien like I wanted, but still kept the suit part I wanted and made it look good. In my head it felt really goofy, but they somehow made it go together really well.”

Sinatraa insists the Alien Zarya skin is “definitely for the fans,” and along with the Thunder Doomfist skin that was created to honor San Francisco’s championship, it serves as a lasting reminder of everything he and his team accomplished during a dominant 2019 season.

“It feels good. I get a skin in the game—obviously that’s crazy—and it being an alien skin is even crazier,” he said. “And it’s funny, too.”

For Kang and Tsang, creating the Alien Zarya skin was yet another opportunity to incorporate Overwatch League history into the game itself.

“It’s not every day that we get to immortalize not only a person but a moment into the game,” Tsang said. “When we have those opportunities, those skins mean so much more to us and I think they’ll mean more to our players as well.”

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