Creative Overwatch 2 x Avatar Skin Concept Reveals Major Missed Opportunity

Overwatch 2’s vibrant community is chattering about the latest Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover, and there’s buzz around a missed opportunity—a Junkrat skin inspired by the beloved Cabbage Merchant. While collaborations with other media are a recurring feature of Overwatch 2, fans can always spot more potential. The Avatar event is no different, sparking creativity among players who have started crafting their own skin concepts as alternative ideas.

In this crossover, players can choose from six Avatar-themed skins, such as an Aang-inspired look for Zenyatta and a Zuko-themed appearance for Genji. Many character-skin combinations seem quite apt. For instance, pairing Mei with Katara feels instinctive, given her ice abilities mirror waterbending closely. However, players believe Blizzard might have overlooked some obvious choices and have taken it upon themselves to illustrate their visions through custom designs.

Speculation about the inclusion of a Junkrat Cabbage Merchant skin began on Reddit, with users like drawnbyjared showing off inventive designs of what could have been. The community loved the concept, imagining Junkrat’s grenades as cabbages, adding a delightful twist where the Merchant finally gets his revenge for all his ruined produce. During previous crossovers, fans have similarly unleashed their creativity, like in the Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia event, so it was only natural for the trend to continue with Avatar.

Before the event even began, players speculated about including other beloved Avatar characters. Many thought Ashe would be a fitting addition, given her sharing the same voice actor as June from Avatar. While Junkrat and the Cabbage Merchant don’t share a direct connection, their comedic personas certainly align, making the combination tempting.

Despite the popularity of fan-made skins, it’s understandable why Blizzard focused on main characters rather than those from the periphery. Characters like Katara and Zuko take precedence due to their prominence in the series. As of now, it looks unlikely that the Cabbage Merchant—or even June—will appear in future game updates or the upcoming Avatar RPG, which is set thousands of years before the TV series. But who knows? Perhaps a long-lost ancestor could make a surprising appearance down the line.