Summary
New fan art portrayed Ramattra as a prominent frost giant from Norse mythology, andOverwatch 2fans are loving it. With news of Season 13 confirming new skins for popular characters like Torbjorn and Ana,Overwatch 2enthusiasts have come across a fan-made concept that could transform one of the game’s beloved characters into a godly figure.
TheOverwatchcommunity has always been active with fan art, with one recent example being how anOverwatch 2fan turning a leaked wedding outfit into concept art of Mercy and Genji’s wedding. That creative piece attracted a lot of attention, making players even more eager to see thematic works of art from the community’s artists. Now, ahead of Season 13, another fan-made artwork is gaining traction, this time inspired by Norse mythology.
Reddit user and artist Random-dude45 shared the concept art of Ramattra as Ymir, the first and most powerful frost giant in Norse mythology. In their design, Ramattra features four elements—forest, mountain, sea, and fire—woven throughout his body, referencing Ymir’s origin story, which states that the universe was created from his body. In Norse mythology, Ymir’s flesh formed the land, his blood created the sea, his bones turned into mountains, and his skull became the sky.Overwatch 2portrays Ramattra as a villain, but this fan art imagines a different side of the character.
Fan Art Turns Overwatch 2’s Ramattra into Norse Mythology’s Ymir
The choice of Ymir as Ramattra’s Norse mythology counterpart is significant due to their similar backstories. Ymir, who led a peaceful existence, is unjustly killed by three gods—Odin, Vili, and Ve—resulting in tragedy. Similarly, Ramattra, as the leader of the Omnics, strives to live peacefully among humans but is ultimately pushed away and forced to fight for his race’s survival on his own
This isn’t Random-dude45’s first Norse mythology-themed concept art forOverwatch 2. Fans can check out their reimagining of Reinhardt as Thor, Moira as Hela, Junkrat as Loki, and Lifeweaver as Odin. Random-dude45’s idea of turningOverwatchheroes into Norse gods isn’t entirely new, asthe potential for a Norse mythology event inOverwatch 2has been widely discussed. Many believe the game should explore more mythologies, especially after its successful Greek mythology skins in 2022. However, it remains uncertain whether Blizzard will consider these suggestions or stick with its usual strategy.
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