Overwatch 2 Teases Hero 45: “The Wolf of Retribution”
*Overwatch 2* may have just teased its **45th hero** through new Easter eggs found on the upcoming **Arena Victoriae** map. The clues hint at a mysterious **gladiator-themed** hero, potentially arriving in **Season 20**.
Players testing the new Stadium map discovered a **banner** and a **weapon display** both marked with **”XLV”** — the Roman numeral for 45. The banner features a silhouette of a gladiator holding a high-tech sword or spear, alongside the phrase **“La Lupa Della Ritorsione”** (Italian for *“The Wolf of Retribution”*).
These hints line up with earlier teasers, including:
– A doodle of a sword-wielding gladiator from the Overwatch 2 Spotlight event
– Placeholder text on Brigitte’s hero page reading “Gladiators Gonna Gladiate”
While the exact identity of Hero 45 remains unconfirmed, the use of the feminine article “La” suggests the character is likely **female** and **new to the Overwatch universe**. Based on the design and lore clues, fans believe this hero will be a **melee-focused tank or damage role**, possibly expanding the limited pool of melee characters in the game.
With **Season 16** launching on **April 22**, players will be able to explore the Arena Victoriae map and see the teasers firsthand as speculation continues to grow around this mysterious new hero.
