Overwatch Lore: The past and future of Reaper
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- A new episode in this (slowly) growing series of videos on Overwatch and Overwatch 2 lore! Looking back at both the past and the future of heroes, places, and organizations.
This week we take a look at Gabriel Reyes, aka Reaper. How did he get to be so edgy, and what can we expect from him in Overwatch 2?
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Reaper honestly is one of my favorite fictional villains. He tried so hard to make things right on his own terms, but in the end it resulted in endless suffering and a deadly monster. It goes to show that no matter how hard you try to stop other people's evil, you will never be able to escape the corrupt heart within.
True!! :)
I just fell down the rabbit hole of reaper back story a few minutes ago because of an edit, of him and soldier, my main in both games
Reyes wasn't jealous of Jack - he *wanted* to lead Blackwatch, to not have to deal with red tape and politics.
After the reveal of Reaper's OW2 skin and both of the betas, I started theorizing as to WHY he's more covered in his new outfit. Around that time, I saw that A LOT of people didn't like it. My theory is that his deterioration is getting worse, or rather, his decay is faster that his regeneration. Reyes was tan or even dark skinned, but it always confused me that someone with a dark complexion would suddenly turn white (OW1 skin biceps). I had theorized this back when his OW2 skin was FIRST revealed, but now it feels concrete with another hero's OW2 skin: Moira. You noticed how her damaged arm is now vein-y and all around......really bad? I spotted something interesting around her shoulder, what we'll call "armor" (for now). I don't think it's her armor or even something that's holding back the infection. I think that's there to keep her arm in place. I think her whole arm came off. The armor piece is more hourglass shape AND it's much smaller that her actual arm. I think with Moira's experiments, it's deteriorating both Reaper and herself.
Yeah, it definitely feel like she is experimenting and not really taking into account the full effects. Might we see another hero that was “augmented” by her one day? Like Mauga ?
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The reason I ended up watching this videos is because I always was curious as of why he had white biceps
@@deadchannell424I mean if you think about it since his cells are rapidly deteriorating and regenerating his cells probably aren’t alive for enough time to produce pigment and he is also basically a walking corpse
Gabriel Reyes is such a complex character! With his complex backstory it makes him a very special character in the lore of Overwatch. He feels no remorse for his victims, and he even killed former Overwatch agents. We always see Reyes as a dark, evil character, but we know that he doesn't like the way he is and that it hurts whenever he transforms, we learned that in the Code of Violence short story. He's not grateful that Moira put all these chemicals in him. Another interesting thing is, and I believe this came from an official source, but the 'thing' we know as "The Reaper" started showing up over 20 years ago in the Overwatch timeline. So less then 10 years after the Omnic Crisis. Reyes was an unknown vigilante while he was still in Overwatch, but without his ghosting abilities, since Moira hasn't experimented on him yet for another 10+ years. But his "name", his "persona" known as the "The Reaper" was out there for a while already. Absolutely loved this video! Can't wait for the next one in this series :D Maybe Sigma ;) (although we don't know a lot about him YET :p )
Yeah, Reaper appeared earlier according to some old sources. It was/is even mention in his in-game bio. But I wonder if that is still canon
So I’m starting to think that Reaper’s character is starting to change. I believe that his shotguns are literal extensions of his body, and they steal the life force from others, regenerating him (literally his passive). As of lately, he’s not been able to kill Overwatch agents because they’re either already dead or have been recalled, and he can’t bring himself to kill innocent people. So, his cells are degenerating faster than they are regenerating, causing him a lot of pain. Now when he wraiths, he grunts in pain or growls like he’s biting a bullet. Also, he now feels the weight of his mortality, which explains why he suddenly wants to be with his family, although they won’t be accepting of him.
Hi, Omnic Post.
Great lore video on Reaper. Believe it or not, I've been working on a fan short story focused on a character I created with his own concept that in the lore has some personal connections with Reaper. Without giving too much detail and without spoilers, it has a scene that expands a bit deeper into why Reaper became Reaper. I've put a lot of work into it and I'm proud with what I've made. And as a side note, it also has a scene I added for fun just to give some lore on how Sombra got her OW2 outfit.
Nice!! :)
Hey, a little late here, I hope you're still around. Is there any chance you can link me to your short story?
That cant be his wife and son in Christmas Comic. Its most likley his son's family.
Thanks for doing another Lore video :D
Yw ;) 🤘🏻
Nice pve bit i really just can’t wait for it to be released
I don't know how much of an conclusive story we'll get for overwatch 2, but if it were up to me I'd give him a semi redemption arc. He'll snap out of his reaper persona and realise he has been doing more harm than good in talon, and in the end he'll give his live to take down the organization.
Him turning away from Talon might not necessarily mean he goes back to Overwatch etc. There is so much they can do :)
Give reaper a vegeta redemption arc
Deemize!
Thank you for gathering this lore and making a video of this. This is really an interesting insight! Okay, now, we know Gabriel is Reaper, and he has a family. We know he was a police officer before joining the military Army and rose rank quickly. He was picked by a special program and that was how he met Jack. The two are close and they fought the Omnic Crisis.
Now, what I am surprise about the enchantment (or special serum, whatever it is). It was similar to Captain America but I had no idea about a mental state. Like how it would change their mental state, is what caught my attention. My question is, was Gabriel really lost? Like I do know he believed in Justice and he wanted to make a difference but judging by what we have know & witness the event that instead of taking custody of Antonio, he killed him instead.
There were many speculations I have researched (in curiosity and for my OC of my book) some say Gabriel hired Moira because he had SOME health issues (maybe cancer or whatever it is) & you could be right too about his ambitious goal.
We know these two have been friends until Overwatch took over and they have their positions. I say yeah, he is jealous or… content? Maybe he’s mad at Jack for what he is. He isn’t into political, but an idealist kind.
Btw, there has been known Gabriel MAY be aware that Moira is a double agent and you can tell from the Rialto event that she smirked when he shot Antonio. He could be using her or needed her. Not 100% sure but it’s there.
We’ll even without any serum our mental state is affecting our physical health. So it would make sense that enhancing one also impacts the other. Cap was also elected because he was a gentle soul. But it is still just a theory :) I think Gabriel was well aware of Moria’s role :)
@@TheOmnicPost that’s true about the serum impacting one and another which is their health! Although I wasn’t sure if you have covered the part of Gabe fully ‘aware’ of Moira’s position so I thought I point it out 😆
Deemzies, this was awesome! Your story telling was captivating. I am looking forward to more of this. I love it. Great job! 🥰 I never realized the snipers strike an uncanny resembles to Ana. The assassins are based of Genji, so who is the heavy assualt based off of?
Thank you! Glad you like it! The heavy is Mauga :)
There is a legit possiblity that his powers are actually a result of the Enhancement program
I feel like Reaper would some how be a part of overwatch again since he's been making alot of mistakes and the dark just took over him I believe Zenyatta could help him find his real path in the light.
If he gets to join overwatch again he will probably be forgiven look Bap has been in talon probably killed people and has changed.
And non other then that Reaper is immortal doesn't age so I'm pretty sure if we get to see him with mask off he'll look like a 40yr old
I hope Reaper's son will somehow make an appearance in OW2
One day! If he was born during Gabriel’s days on LAPD he must be well in his 20s by now
What was he playing in the background?
so basically anakin
Ok Blizzard needs to change the watchpoint pack from Beta access to PvE access, much more relevant
The main content I’m looking forward to is indeed PvE. Can’t wait to make a followup on this video once we know more
Who is Jack Morrison?
Soldier: 76
Did his wife divorce
She thinks he died in the explosion. So unless, they divorced before that, they technically still are married.