"Sexualised" pose removed from Overwatch

Blizzard makes changes to Tracer after days of debate.
Text: Eirik Hyldbakk Furu
Published 2016-03-29

Four days ago someone posted a message on the Beta Feedback forum on Battle.net sharing concerns about this optional victory pose for the character Tracer.

The user felt that the character was undermined by this pose,saying: "It's not fun, its not silly, it has nothing to do with being a fast elite killer. It just reduces Tracer to another bland female sex symbol."

He/she also speculate that Blizzard created the pose to boost their investment. This of course started a heated debate. Some meant it was ridiculous to call the pose sexualised as she "only looks over her shoulder". Others aired their frustration that they think censorship in games has gone to far. Now Blizzard has given their answer:

"We'll replace the pose. We want *everyone* to feel strong and heroic in our community. The last thing we want to do is make someone feel uncomfortable, under-appreciated or misrepresented.

Apologies and we'll continue to try to do better."

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