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Overwatch’s New Hero Isn’t A Final Fantasy Fan, Despite Ult Name
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- D.Mon is Overwatch’s newest hero, joining the mech-based team of former esports players like D.Va, with a gaming-inspired kit featuring numerous game references.
- Her ultimate ability, called Limit Break, applies a debuff increasing damage taken by enemies, reminiscent of Zenyatta’s Orb of Discord and seemingly inspired by Final Fantasy’s Limit Break.
- Despite the name, Blizzard clarifies that D.Mon is more focused on first-person shooters and does not strongly connect with Final Fantasy or its characters.
- The Overwatch team chose the name Limit Break for its visual and thematic fit rather than as a direct homage, avoiding explicit ties to other game franchises due to copyright concerns.
- Similar to D.Va’s background, which was initially rumored to involve Starcraft but later clarified as a fictional mech-piloting game, D.Mon’s references remain general rather than tied to specific real-world games.
