Voice lines in Overwatch 2 and its predecessor have long since provided a source of meme material for the community to dig into, and Overwatch 2 hasn’t backed down in bringing many more of them to the table, either. These unlockable lines of dialogue have been present in the series since it first made its appearance back in 2016, with every hero - even Bastion, a robot who doesn’t communicate with words - having their own diverse list of unique lines. Players are able to unlock these cosmetic items typically by purchasing them individually with a small number of Overwatch Coins, and while they don’t offer anything of particular value to Overwatch 2’s gameplay, lots of fans enjoy spamming certain lines during matches simply because doing so is funny. The community has a range of favored voice lines, a classic example being Sombra’s “Boop” line, although more recently-added examples would include Sojourn simply saying the word “Croissant” and, of course, Kiriko’s famous “Wait until you see me on my bike!”
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One member of the Overwatch 2 community named Redstone_Army on Reddit made a post showing off a screenshot that features Kiriko actually riding a bike found on one of the many maps in the game. Clearly done as a reference to the fan-favorite voice line from the kunai-wielding support hero, the image captures another player as Kiriko standing precariously atop one of the futuristic-looking bikes seen in the world of Overwatch 2.
Some fans invested in the characters and community culture surrounding Overwatch 2 have even taken to creating their own art of Kiriko riding her bike, with Kiriko herself quickly becoming a fan-favorite character among many in the fanbase. Artistic Overwatch 2 players have used Kiriko as the subject for many of their own adorable fan creations in the months since her addition to the hero roster, with one example even including a set of chibi-style Kiriko stickers.
Partly thanks to its status as a free-to-play game, Overwatch 2 has been enjoying a grand resurgence in popularity, even hitting an all-time high in terms of player count in the weeks following its launch. While its many characters and memes are certainly a staple part of the game, the majority of fans haven’t been happy with many of the developers’ decisions regarding monetization and balancing, with hefty cosmetic prices in particular continuing to be one of the largest complaints from players.
Overwatch 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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