{"rewrite":{"id":"r_e5ce11cc9b5ea7fdc93d78ec","clusterId":"c_0bde355c611c16df0156c84d","slug":"overwatch-reveals-new-dps-hero-shion-a-dual-wielding-motorcycle-flanker","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Overwatch Reveals New DPS Hero Shion, a Dual-Wielding Motorcycle Flanker","summary":"Blizzard Entertainment announced the abilities of Shion, a new DPS hero for Overwatch, on June 12. The dual-pistol-wielding, motorcycle-riding cyber-yakuza flanker arrives with Season 3 on June 17 Japan time. The season also adds a new hybrid map, Neon Junction, set in Tokyo.","whyItMatters":"Shion is the first new hero since Overwatch dropped the '2' from its name in February, and her design leans into a cyber-yakuza aesthetic that ties into the game's expanding Japan-set story.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eBlizzard released an animated trailer for Shion on June 10 and followed with a full ability breakdown two days later. Shion\u0026#39;s main weapon, the Killer Pistol, fires both pistols in rapid succession. The Punishment ability fires an X-shaped barrage, and holding the button tightens the spread. Evasion dashes at high speed and grants temporary bonus health. Joyride summons a motorcycle that can charge forward on a second input. The ultimate, Slaughter, dashes forward with a barrage around the body and can be used up to three times per activation, including in the air.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShion\u0026#39;s perk system includes minor perks Fast Reload and Capital Punishment, and major perks Fuel Charge and Grudge of the Dead. Grudge of the Dead grants all sub-role passives from other DPS heroes: Sharpshooter, Specialist, and Recon. Season 3 also introduces the hybrid map Neon Junction, set in Tokyo, where the animated trailer places Shion\u0026#39;s conflict.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Blizzard detailed Shion, a new DPS hero for Overwatch. Dual pistols, a motorcycle, and a three-dash ultimate. Arrives June 17 with Season 3 and a new Tokyo map.","twitterPost":"Blizzard detailed Shion, a new DPS hero for Overwatch. Dual pistols, a motorcycle, and a three-dash ultimate. Arrives June 17 with Season 3 and a new Tokyo map.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Blizzard revealed the abilities of Shion, a new DPS hero for Overwatch, on June 12. The dual-wielding, motorcycle-riding flanker arrives with Season 3 on June 17 Japan time, alongside a new hybrid map called Neon Junction set in Tokyo.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260612-449329/\",\"title\":\"'Overwatch' Officially Announces New DPS Hero 'Shion': Dual-Wielding Motorcycle-Riding Cyber-Yakuza Flanker, Arriving in New Season on June 17\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4159,"outputTokens":629,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781222848,"createdAt":"2026-06-11T23:57:47.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-12T00:02:26.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-12T00:02:26.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_0bde355c611c16df0156c84d","canonicalTitle":"『オーバーウォッチ』新DPSヒーロー「シオン」正式発表、二丁拳銃バイク乗りサイバーヤクザフランカー。6月17日の新シーズンで実装へ","representativeArticleId":"a_72b9b477c8feda54ba0b0ed3","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Overwatch\"],\"studios\":[\"Blizzard Entertainment\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-11T23:16:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-11T23:16:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-12T00:02:26.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260612-449329/","title":"『オーバーウォッチ』新DPSヒーロー「シオン」正式発表、二丁拳銃バイク乗りサイバーヤクザフランカー。6月17日の新シーズンで実装へ"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Overwatch"],"studios":["Blizzard Entertainment"],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Blizzard announced Shion's abilities on June 12.","Shion is a dual-pistol-wielding, motorcycle-riding DPS hero with a cyber-yakuza aesthetic.","She arrives with Season 3 on June 17 Japan time.","Season 3 adds a new hybrid map, Neon Junction, set in Tokyo.","Shion is the first new hero since Overwatch dropped the '2' from its name in February."]}