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Meanwhile, Blizzard confirmed that Soldier: 76 is gay after the 2019 short story Bastet included a conversation between Ana and Jack Morrison discussing a previous romantic relationship that Morrison had with a man named Vincent. With Soldier and Tracer, Blizzard intentionally tried to emphasize other characteristics about the heroes before revealing their sexuality. But with the game\u2019s 37th hero, the devs wanted to take a different approach. In an interview, Overwatch\u2019s lead narrative designer Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie said that the team had discussions with people to make sure that they approached Lifeweaver\u2019s sexuality appropriately. And in doing so, they realized that openness would be a crucial element. \u201cRepresentation has always been important to this team and we\u2019ve been looking for a way to express that more,\u201d Jurgens-Fyhrie said. \u201cYou\u2019ll see that reflected in both his in-game lines, his conversations, and other material.\u201d Not only was openness critical, but Jurgens-Fyhrie added that it was important to those who Blizzard consulted that Lifeweaver\u2019s sexuality be more than just a label\u2014and players will see that in the way he interacts with other heroes in the game. According to Jurgens-Fyhrie, Lifeweaver is a little bit of a flirt, and players will see that play out with pre-match dialog between the handsome flower-themed character and others in the lobby. \u201cI\u2019m very happy to say it\u2019s something we are making a part of his core character,\u201d Jurgens-Fyhrie said. \u201cYou\u2019ll see this expressed in conversations with other heroes. I don\u2019t want to give any spoilers, but there\u2019s going to be some flirting going on.\u201d Related: Flirty new Overwatch 2 hero Lifeweaver appears to land a date during pre-game dialog Despite saying he didn\u2019t want to spoil any surprises, Jurgens-Fyhrie confirmed that there is at least one character that is receptive to Lifeweaver\u2019s advances. So be on the lookout come April 11 in your quick play lobbies. 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In an interview, Overwatch<\/em>\u2019s lead narrative designer Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie said that the team had discussions with people to make sure that they approached Lifeweaver\u2019s sexuality appropriately. And in doing so, they realized that openness would be a crucial element.<\/p>

\u201cRepresentation has always been important to this team and we\u2019ve been looking for a way to express that more,\u201d Jurgens-Fyhrie said. \u201cYou\u2019ll see that reflected in both his in-game lines, his conversations, and other material.\u201d<\/p>

Not only was openness critical, but Jurgens-Fyhrie added that it was important to those who Blizzard consulted that Lifeweaver\u2019s sexuality be more than just a label\u2014and players will see that in the way he interacts with other heroes in the game.<\/p>

According to Jurgens-Fyhrie, Lifeweaver is a little bit of a flirt, and players will see that play out with pre-match dialog between the handsome flower-themed character and others in the lobby.<\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m very happy to say it\u2019s something we are making a part of his core character,\u201d Jurgens-Fyhrie said. \u201cYou\u2019ll see this expressed in conversations with other heroes. I don\u2019t want to give any spoilers, but there\u2019s going to be some flirting going on.\u201d<\/p>