I've spent the last three years of my gaming life completely obsessed with a character that doesn't even exist. Yes, you read that right—a fictional hero within a fictional game. But Strike isn't just any fan-made concept; this electricity-themed damage dealer has consumed my thoughts since I first laid eyes on Zenofy's initial concept back in 2022. And let me tell you, this custom Overwatch 2 character is ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIFYING!

The Birth of a Lightning Legend

When Zenofy, the Overwatch Cavalry manager, first shared Strike's concept art in 2022, I nearly short-circuited my keyboard from excitement. This wasn't just some rough sketch thrown together by an amateur—this was professional-grade design that made me double-check the official Overwatch roster to make sure I hadn't somehow missed a character release! By 2023, the refined version had me questioning my own sanity. Was I the only one seeing this masterpiece?

But 2024 is when things truly reached high voltage. PJRascals delivered an in-game render that was so convincing, I spent THREE HOURS searching through Overwatch 2 menus trying to unlock him! 🤦‍♂️ The character model, the sleek design, the electricity-based abilities—everything screamed "I belong in this game!" And yet... he doesn't exist in the official roster. The injustice of it all keeps me awake at night!

A Collaborative Thunderstorm of Talent

What makes Strike truly remarkable is the collaborative storm that created him. Nearly a dozen artists contributed to this electric dream:

• Concept design: Zenofy (2022-2023)

• In-game rendering: PJRascals (2024)

• Key art: Yuli_GameArt

• Graphic design elements: Zenofy

The result? A high-risk, high-reward damage hero with a complete identity—from UI elements to first-person gameplay mockups and even main menu art that references a fictional launch event. I've spent more time analyzing these details than I have playing with some actual Overwatch 2 heroes! Sometimes I catch myself trying to main Strike in competitive matches before remembering he's just a beautiful illusion. The disappointment is CRUSHING every single time!

The Abilities That Haunt My Dreams

Strike's conceptualized abilities have me practically foaming at the mouth with envy for players in some parallel universe where he exists. I've memorized his theoretical kit so thoroughly that I sometimes call out nonexistent Strike ultimates during actual matches, confusing my entire team.

"WATCH OUT FOR STRIKE'S THUNDER CASCADE!" I'll scream into my mic, while my teammates wonder if I've finally lost it.

And you know what? Maybe I have! Because the thought of an electricity-based hero with high-risk, high-reward gameplay is EXACTLY what my Overwatch 2 experience has been missing. I've even started practicing his theoretical combos in training mode with other characters, trying to simulate what could have been. It's pathetic, I know, but I'm too far gone to care!

The Community Reaction: I'm Not Alone!

Thank the gaming gods, I'm not the only one electrified by Strike. The community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with players consistently shocked (pun absolutely intended) by the quality of this character concept. Every time Zenofy drops new content for Strike—whether it's concept art updates or teases about potential highlight intros and gameplay footage—the community lights up with excitement.

Some reactions I've seen:

• 😲 "Wait, is this official?"

• 🔥 "Blizzard needs to hire these people ASAP"

• 💔 "I'm legitimately sad this isn't a real hero"

I've never felt so validated in my obsession. There are others out there, staring longingly at their screens, wishing they could select Strike from the hero roster. We are a support group of the disappointed and the dreaming.

The Future: Real Heroes on the Horizon

While I continue to pine for Strike in 2025, Blizzard has been busy adding actual playable characters to Overwatch 2. Last year saw the introduction of the water-based support hero formerly known as "Aqua