Summary
- Overwatch 2's short story "A Friendly Rivalry" hints at Junkrat's secret treasure being a flying object, adding intrigue to his character.
- Fans are theorizing that Junkrat's treasure could be an Omnic command ship or some other flying vehicle, potentially tied to Junkertown's history.
- Wrecking Ball, a key character in the story, is set for a rework in Overwatch 2 Season 10, adding to the anticipation for new gameplay mechanics.
“A Friendly Rivalry,” a new Overwatch 2 short story set in Junkertown, teases the true nature of Junkrat’s secret treasure for the first time in eight years. While its exact nature is still shrouded in mystery, the Overwatch 2 short story seems to suggest it is a flying vehicle or device of some kind.
On March 5, Overwatch 2 released Heroes Ascendant, a short story anthology featuring tales that explore the backstories of several heroes and villains of the Overwatch universe. One such story, “A Friendly Rivalry,” features Junkrat, Roadhog, Junker Queen, and Wrecking Ball, and was recently made available for free on the official Overwatch 2 website.
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Though the story itself is delightful, one detail from the end of “A Friendly Rivalry” may have just answered an eight-year-old Overwatch mystery about Junkrat and Roadhog. During the story, the dynamic duo’s public execution at the hands of Wrecking Ball quickly transforms into a city-wide fracas after it becomes known that Junkrat’s eye can open the retinal scan of the Final Door – an impenetrable barricade behind which his legendary treasure is hidden. The story ends with Junker Queen gazing in awe at the mysterious treasure after she takes it from Junkrat, then turns to Wrecking Ball and says, “Reckon you could get it flying?”
What is Junkrat’s Secret Treasure in Overwatch 2?
The short story doesn’t confirm exactly what Junkrat’s secret treasure in Overwatch 2 is, but fans can make a few guesses based on Junker Queen’s stinger, indicating it is a flying object. Given Junkertown was built over an old omnium factory, the treasure could be an Omnic command ship leftover from the Crisis, if not some sort of other flying vehicle or robot. While players won't know for sure until it is confirmed, the idea of the Junker Queen getting her own scavenged carrier to counter Null Sector's ships would be an amazing development for Overwatch 2’s story.
Wrecking Ball himself is set to get a small rework in Overwatch 2 Season 10. While the champion of Junkertown will probably not trade his trademark ball for a flying Omnic ship, it is fitting he was heavily-featured in this short story shortly before the debut of his new abilities all the same.
This is just one of the many stories in Heroes Ascendant. Penned by nearly a dozen authors, players can find short stories about how Ashe and BOB became an inseparable duo in Overwatch 2, Hanzo during a Null Sector attack on Tokyo, Symmetra meeting an “old friend,” and Ana and Soldier: 76 meeting an informant who claims to know secrets from the fall of Overwatch. Interested fans can pick up the anthology for $20 to $30, depending on the retailer.
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
