‘Overwatch’ Lego Joins Short List of Video Games That Have Inspired Official Lego Sets

“Look out, world, Lego Tracer’s here!” Yup, Lego sets inspired by the popular Overwatch video game are coming soon. In a very vague video teaser, Lego and game developer Blizzard Entertainment just confirmed Tracer will be the first Overwatch character to be transformed into a Lego minifigure. With esports exploding in popularity (22,000-plus people recently attended the sold-out Overwatch League Grand Finals), it’s no surprise Lego wanted in on the Overwatch frenzy.

Overwatch joins a short list of video games that have inspired official Lego sets, including Mario Bros., Angry Birds and Minecraft. Notably, Lego has delved into the gaming industry with Lego-themed video games since 1997 with titles such as Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman and Lego Marvel Super Heroes.

Not much is known about the Overwatch Lego sets yet, with a release date still undetermined and other character minifigures still unknown. Lego’s online hub promoting the Overwatch collaboration only features the phrase “Imagination is the essence of discovery” above a small pile of bananas, an obvious nod to Winston, the game’s genetically engineered smart gorilla.