Fans of Overwatch 2 have unearthed an overlooked gem in the game’s Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover, suggesting a Junkrat skin that was left out. Limited-time collaborations with popular media have become a signature for this hero shooter. Yet, players never shy away from exploring alternate possibilities to enhance these crossovers. With the Avatar event, this trend continues, as some enthusiasts even crafted their own skin designs to fill the perceived gaps.
In this latest crossover, six Avatar-inspired skins make an appearance in Overwatch 2, among them a Zenyatta dressed as Aang and Genji channeling Zuko. Some choices seem perfectly intuitive—like transforming Mei into Katara, given how her icy abilities echo water bending. Nevertheless, some fans argue Blizzard missed the mark with a couple of characters, leading them to showcase their creativity with alternative designs.
On Reddit, Overwatch 2 enthusiasts have shared their desire for a Junkrat skin inspired by the Cabbage Merchant from Avatar. One user, known as drawnbyjared, took the initiative to draft what this skin might look like. The community praised this concept, even suggesting that Junkrat’s projectiles should resemble cabbages, allowing the Cabbage Merchant to finally get his humorous revenge for all the ruined produce. The tradition of fan-made crossover skins in Overwatch 2 isn’t new; it happened during the My Hero Academia event as well, making this Avatar collaboration a natural continuation of that creative spirit.
The Cabbage Merchant isn’t the sole beloved character that fans feel was left behind. Ahead of the event’s launch, some Reddit users noted a missed opportunity with Ashe. Ashe and Avatar’s June share the same voice actor, a connection some believe could have been tapped into for the crossover. While Junkrat and the Cabbage Merchant do not share this voice actor link, their similar comedic vibe makes the idea of a connection all the more intriguing.
Despite how appealing a fan-designed Junkrat skin appears, it’s easy to see why Blizzard opted against it. The Cabbage Merchant and June, though unforgettable, are side characters without extensive screen time. Focusing on main characters like Katara and Zuko aligns with Blizzard’s approach. Plus, with an upcoming Avatar RPG set thousands of years before the series, the likelihood of the Cabbage Merchant making an appearance seems slim—though perhaps his ancestors might come into play.
