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Shion: The Human-Faced Omnic Leading a Crime Family
9 Jun
Summary
- Shion, an Omnic mob boss with a human face, debuts June 16.
- She leads the Hashimoto Clan, responsible for assassinating Genji's father.
- New Hybrid map Neon Junction is a Tokyo-inspired city-pop setting.
Overwatch is set to release its 52nd hero, Shion, on Tuesday, June 16, coinciding with the launch of Season 3: Into the Tiger's Den. Shion is a groundbreaking character, being an Omnic with a distinctly human face, a first in the franchise's ten-year history. She leads the influential Hashimoto Clan, a criminal organization known in the game's lore for assassinating Sojiro Shimada, the father of heroes Genji and Hanzo.
The new season also introduces Neon Junction, a Hybrid map set in a stylized, neon-drenched Tokyo inspired by city-pop aesthetics. This map, along with Shion's introduction, advances the ongoing Reign of Talon story arc, reinforcing the Hashimoto Clan's connections to the overarching Talon terrorist organization. Shion's abilities are still unconfirmed but appear to include dual-wielding pistols and a close-combat blade, classifying her as a Damage hero.
Beyond the new hero and map, Season 3 will feature a significant collaboration with Japanese music duo YOASOBI starting June 30. This partnership will include a new animated music video, a special song, and exclusive cosmetic skins for several heroes. Shion's arrival marks another step in Blizzard's commitment to delivering ten new heroes throughout 2026, following a period of significant player growth for the game.
