After two cryptic tweets, Overwatch is teasing its latest hero, mainly Brigitte Lindholm, the daughter of Overwatch Chief Engineer Torbjörn Lindholm. The latest update features features a blueprint titled “Slaga v3.0”, which appears to be a hammer or a melee weapon of sorts. It was also accompanied by the following caption: “I’ll knock some sense into you!”
“I’ll knock some sense into you!” pic.twitter.com/WIg2xCQZ0h
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) February 26, 2018
This came after its previous tweet, which depicts the accounts of a declassified mission report where Overwatch Chief Engineer Torbjörn Lindholm went through grave injuries. However, he appears to be saved due to the bravery of one Lieutenant Reinhardt Wilhelm. The mission in question is known as Operation “White Dome”.
[DECLASSIFIED] After-Action Report: Operation “WHITE DOME” pic.twitter.com/fvnUQQEFDC
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) February 23, 2018
The third and final teaser comes in the form of a letter, which is all in Swedish mind you. The letter is written from Torbjörn himself to his wife, Ingrid. He reassures her that he is well and will be returning home soon.
A previously unpublished letter by Torbjörn Lindholm is now available to read in our Lore Update blog.
📙 https://t.co/0GqqxQstYn pic.twitter.com/ekC8o285j0
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) February 24, 2018
Here’s the English translation:
My dear Ingrid,
I know that by now you have gotten news of my injuries in our latest mission. While the descriptions may sound terrible, the doctors are quite sure I’ll make a full recovery. Even Angela came to visit me! On the matter of my arm, I promise to make it my first priority to construct a suitable prosthesis that will make everyone forget that it was ever gone. If only Angela’s dreams of tissue regeneration were a reality! I told her she should be working harder!
They tell me that you have not yet gone into labor, so I am holding out hope that I will be able to be by your side back home in Gothenburg when the time comes. Just wait a little longer for me!
You may have heard that Reinhardt is responsible for saving my life. I’ve heard the story at least four different times myself, already, each time more unbelievable than the last. Exaggerations, as you know how he can be. All the same, they’ve decided to award him a commendation for “conspicuous bravery.” Could two words better describe the big oaf?
He has been bothering me insufferably at my bedside. Half in jest, I suggested that if it would shut him up, I would allow him to name our daughter, as he has been badgering me about it these past months. He, of course, took me at my word. Truth be told, I had been considering making him her godfather, and I hope you’ll forgive me for making this decision without your consultation. We can only hope she doesn’t take after him too much.
I told him that you would have to agree to any name he chose, so let’s hope it’s a good one (though I fear that may be beyond his abilities, given some of the ridiculous names he gives the characters in his “true stories”). I’m getting sick of this hospital, so I am hoping to return soon.
Love,
Torbjörn
