Tracer facts for kids

Tracer is a fun and energetic character from video games. Her real name is Lena Oxton. She first appeared in a game called Heroes of the Storm. Later, she became a main character in the popular 2016 game, Overwatch. Both games were made by a company called Blizzard Entertainment.

In Overwatch, Tracer is known for being super fast. She has special powers like "Blink," which lets her teleport short distances. She also has "Recall," which sends her back in time a few seconds. This helps her get out of trouble! Tracer is an "Offense" hero. This means she's good at attacking enemies and distracting them. Her most powerful move is "Pulse Bomb." She can throw this sticky bomb to blow up enemies nearby.

Tracer is one of the most famous characters from Overwatch. You can often see her on the game's cover. Blizzard has also made cool animated videos that feature her adventures.

Creating Tracer: Her Design Story

Tracer was first shown to the public in 2014. This happened at a big event called "BlizzCon 2014." Scott Mercer, a main designer for Overwatch, said that Tracer's special abilities came from a character in an older game project that was canceled. Jeff Kaplan was a big part of designing Tracer for Overwatch.

Tracer's Personality and Voice

Tracer's personality was made to be very heroic and happy. Michael Chu, another game designer, said that Tracer is super optimistic and bubbly. She really shows what the game is all about: being a hero! Tracer is British. A British actress named Cara Theobold gives Tracer her voice in the game.

Changes to Tracer's Poses

While Overwatch was still being made, characters were given special "victory poses." One of Tracer's poses caused some discussion. Some players felt it didn't quite fit her energetic personality. Jeff Kaplan, the game's director, listened to the players. Blizzard then changed the pose to better match Tracer's happy and heroic style. Many players liked that Blizzard listened to their ideas.