What I love the most about Pride Month is when the real pride comes with real stories and appears above the massive spam of brands and their strategic (yet not genuine) “alliances”. Such is the case of Overwatch fans, who have been very vocal about representing the entire flag in the game.
On one side, there is an option that allows members of the LGBTQIA+ community to identify themselves with a rainbow flag. The thing is that even though this is a kind gesture from the game devs, it has been taken as a biased and convenient movement by the rest of the community that doesn’t identify themselves with a rainbow flag. And the fact is that there aren’t more skins or icons to include them.
As we know now, there are different ways to express our love and identity, and it sure goes further than the very well-known rainbow flag. Nowadays there are more flags and more groups to represent. So, if Overwatch is looking to support the community accordingly, they can’t just leave it with one flag.
A Twitter user, OverwatchCaval, showed interest in this petition and even mentioned the game with some ideas to keep in mind. The post has been receiving tons of likes and support.
In 2021, @PlayOverwatch added the 'Rainbow' Player Icon to the game! 🏳️🌈
— Overwatch Cavalry (@OWCavalry) June 3, 2022
This year, we are hoping for the addition of many other Pride Flags. 🏳️#Pride2022 | #Overwatch pic.twitter.com/tde4p5YE4A
This conversation has been taken further, and with each comment and retweet, more supporters join the cause.
“They should totally add more pride flags instead of just the rainbow one, even if the rainbow flag is a mash of the whole community it would be nice to get your own rep!”
How great would this be? Listen up, @PlayOverwatch 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ https://t.co/WwAdRGLMdk
— Watchpoint: Pride (@WatchpointPride) June 3, 2022
Even though it is possible that Overwatch could include a wider offer of flag visibility, it’s still unsure when this might happen. Most of our beloved videogames haven’t made it this far yet, but hopefully, this kind of action could inspire other game devs.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comment section!
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