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Blizzard considered Devil May Cry-style ranks for Overwatch hero Shion

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Blizzard considered integrating a "style rank" system, inspired by Devil May Cry, into Overwatch for a new hero named Shion. This hero was designed to reward players for chaining abilities together frequently, encouraging a combo-heavy playstyle. The system aimed to enhance the gameplay experience by providing players with a dynamic feedback mechanism for their combat performance. AI

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Blizzard considered Devil May Cry-style ranks for Overwatch hero Shion

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    🎮 Blizzard almost put Devil May Cry's style rank into Overwatch for its newest combo-heavy hero Shion The hero shooter's 52nd hero would've encouraged you to ch

    🎮 Blizzard almost put Devil May Cry's style rank into Overwatch for its newest combo-heavy hero Shion The hero shooter's 52nd hero would've encouraged you to chain together abilities as often as possible. 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/bl…

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