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Sombra is now available to play on Overwatch PTR

Get hacking before Overwatch's new hero becomes available on retail servers.

David Craddock

November 7, 2016 12:34 PM

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After Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan revealed that Sombra would become available on the game's public test region (PTR) later today or tomorrow, the server-hacking and Uzi-toting hero materialized today.

If you play Overwatch on PC, you can join the PTR to take Sombra for a spin before she becomes publicly available.

Blizzard announced Sombra at last week's BlizzCon 2016 event following months of teasers. Shortly thereafter, the Overwatch hero page received an update detailing her abilities and some of her cryptic backstory.

Per Blizzard's M.O., Sombra's reveal included a beautifully animated cinematic teaser that sets the stage for her arrival. 

David Craddock

Long Reads Editor

David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of the Stay Awhile and Listen series, and the Gairden Chronicles series of fantasy novels for young adults. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing Mario, Zelda, and Dark Souls games, and will be happy to discuss at length the myriad reasons why Dark Souls 2 is the best in the series. Follow him online at davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock.