All Things That We Know About Wuyang Aqua Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 is gearing up for another major addition to its ever-expanding hero roster, and this time, it’s a support hero with water-based abilities. Wuyang—sometimes stylized as Wu Jang or Arqua—is shaping up to be one of the most unique support characters we’ve seen in the game so far. With Season 17 moving toward its mid-point, excitement is building as we await his full reveal and public test event. Here’s a full breakdown of what we currently know about Wuyang, his background, abilities, potential lore ties, and why his playstyle might shake things up in Overwatch 2’s support lineup.

Who Is Wuyang?

Wuyang is the upcoming support hero set to arrive in the second half of Overwatch 2’s Season 17. Based on concept art and dev teases, we know several key facts about this new character:

• Nationality: Chinese
• Role: Support
• Theme: Water-based abilities
• Appearance: Young, energetic, athletic, and equipped with a high-tech arm device and a staff-like weapon
• Style Inspiration: Strong visual and thematic influence from Avatar: The Last Airbender, particularly the waterbending concept

His name, “Wuyang,” may reference a real region in China, but more interestingly, its pronunciation can be translated to “in good health”—a fitting phrase for a support hero.

What We Know About Wuyang’s Kit and Abilities

While Blizzard hasn’t released full gameplay footage or an official ability list yet, we can infer several things from the concept art and developer commentary.

Water-Based Healing

Wuyang is expected to harness water as his primary healing tool. Think of a playstyle potentially similar to Moira, where healing comes in the form of spraying or channeling water to restore allies’ HP. However, this isn’t just a visual effect—water might also be used for cleansing debuffs or providing defensive buffs, such as water shields or barriers.

High Mobility

Wuyang looks built for speed and agility. Based on concept art, many speculate he may have ninja-like movement, with abilities that allow for climbing, dashing, or repositioning across vertical terrain. His athletic build and confident smirk suggest he’s a trickster-type hero—fast and slippery.

His Glove & Staff

One of the most standout features is his arm-mounted device, described as a water-manipulating glove. It may draw moisture from the air (instead of using an attached container), allowing him to bend or control water freely.

The staff-like weapon he carries resembles Aang’s glider from Avatar, but likely functions differently. It might serve as a melee weapon, a mobility tool, or even a water storage unit. There’s speculation that it could help him vault to higher platforms or be used in combat for short-range engagements.

The Water Orb

In the concept art, Wuyang is seen spinning a glowing water orb on his finger—possibly a gimmick for emotes or victory poses, but it could also hint at a core ability like a burst-heal, splash-area effect, or protective bubble.

Lore Theories – Where Does Wuyang Fit in Overwatch?

As a Chinese hero, Wuyang could be tied to existing Overwatch lore, but nothing is confirmed yet. He may be connected to:

• Lu Chang Interstellar – the space-faring organization introduced in Overwatch 2’s PvE lore. However, Wuyang’s gear doesn’t scream astronaut or scientist.
• A New Faction – possibly a Chinese-based defense force formed in response to Omnic threats, similar to South Korea’s MEKA.
• Unrelated but Thematically Fresh – Wuyang might serve as an entirely new type of hero, unconnected to the central Overwatch vs. Talon conflict, offering a fresh narrative direction.

Cosmetics, Skins & Potential Recognition Concerns

Given his unique design, Wuyang’s cosmetics could be a major draw. His staff alone is likely to look amazing in gold, and water effects will no doubt make for flashy skins and emotes. There is some concern about visual similarity to Genji due to their shared slim, agile profiles. However, Wuyang’s movement style and animations should help distinguish him—especially if water trails or fluid-based effects are part of his visual identity.

When Can We Expect Wuyang?

Blizzard is expected to drop teasers and more official information during the mid-season update of Season 17. Based on past cycles:

• More reveals could arrive this week
• Public test event likely near end of July or early August

If you’re eager to try him out, keep an eye on the Overwatch 2 client and social media channels for early-access events and test environments.

Wuyang is shaping up to be one of the most exciting additions to Overwatch 2 in recent memory. A water-based support with mobility, flair, and a mysterious backstory—he’s exactly the kind of creative leap the game needs. Whether he’ll be a meta-defining healer or a fun niche pick, we’ll find out soon enough. Keep your roster ready and your support skills sharp—Wuyang is about to make a splash. Let me know if you’d like a follow-up post covering Wuyang’s full ability kit once it’s revealed, or a ranking guide once players have hands-on experience with him.