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Here’s every confirmed LGBTQ+ character in Overwatch 2. This list includes canon evidence from Blizzard, the game itself, and more!
Since the release of Overwatch 2, a few characters have joined the game’s roster of LGBTQ+ heroes. Read on for the updated list of every LGBTQ+ character in Overwatch 2!
Overwatch 2 confirms Pharah and Baptiste as LGBTQ+ characters!
Overwatch 2 revealed that Pharah is a lesbian and Baptiste is bisexual. They’re now confirmed LGBTQ+ heroes alongside Tracer, Soldier: 76, and Lifeweaver.
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All LGBTQ+ Overwatch 2 characters
Currently, Overwatch 2 has six confirmed in-game characters who are LGBTQ+. These are Tracer, Soldier: 76, Lifeweaver, Pharah, Baptiste, and Venture.
Tracer and Emily are girlfriends in Overwatch 2
Tracer is a lesbian in the game. This is shown in the “Reflections” comic from 2016, also known as the same year that the first iteration of Overwatch came out. In the comic, Tracer has a girlfriend named Emily. Tracer travels around London in search of a Christmas present for her. When she arrives home, they both share a kiss.
The Watchpoint: Gibraltar map also has a photo in the barracks featuring Tracer and Emily. The couple appears on theLena and Emily sprayfor Tracer as well.
Solider: 76 is a gay character in Overwatch 2. This is evident in the “Bastet"short storyfrom 2019. Both Soldier: 76 and his former boyfriend Vincent identify as gay. Ashort storyin 2025 titled “Futures Past” also goes into this relationship.
In “Bastet,” Ana goes through Solider: 76’s items and sees an old photo of him and Vincent. Michael Chu, who wrote the story, also confirmed their relationshipon social media.
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Lifeweaver is openly pansexual
Lifeweaver is Overwatch 2’s first hero who is openly pansexual. This is indicated in an official video from 2023, his in-game voice lines, and conversations with other heroes. One of these heroes is Baptiste.
Lifeweaver enters Overwatch 2 as openly pansexual character
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“We’re also excited because he’s an openly pansexual character,” Blizzard confirmed inthe official video. “And you’ll see this reflected in his voice lines, conversations, and other content.”
Pharah is a proud lesbian
Pharah is a lesbian in Overwatch 2. The 2023 “As You Are” short story shows this through a conversation between her and Baptiste.
“No, definitely not. Cole and I have known each other for a long time. He’s like a brother to me. And besides, I’m a lesbian,” Pharah said inthe short story.
Baptiste is bisexual
Baptiste is a bisexual character in the game. In the same “As You Are” short story, he and Pharah enter a conversation and have a moment of understanding and recognition. He also shows some interest in Cole Cassidy.
“You’ll find a lesbian card for Tracer, a gay card for Soldier: 76, a pansexual card for Lifeweaver, as well as a bisexual card for Baptiste and a lesbian card for Pharah,” Blizzard also confirmed ina post.
Venture uses they/them pronouns
Duringa BlizzCon 2023 panel, Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller used these pronouns for Venture. Overwatch 2 technical artist Ana Martínez then confirmed thison social media.Venture’s traileralso confirmed their pronouns.
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