DESIGNED BY A PACHIMARI BIGGEST FAN: CREATING THE PACHIMARI SKIN FOR HURRY PIG

 The cuddly onion octopus, Pachimari is solemnly returning to Overwatch in a luxurious suit for his most dedicated Hogwig fanatic. His quirky new look was designed by David Kahn, a designer with extensive experience in creating mascot creatures and hero skins.

Kahn, the creator of the pachimari and one of the creators of the new look, talked about the onion octopuses, the design of the roadhog skins and the most extravagant costume ideas for the main pachimari fan.

Every detail in Hogwarts' new look screams his love for the pachimari, from a collection of badges and a giant tentacle to a cute propeller hat that makes him look even funnier. He owes all of this to concept artist David Kahn and other Overwatch skin designers. “We loved the idea right from the start,” says Kahn, who spearheaded the redesign and turned Hogwarts from a mad tinsmith to a pachimari fanatic. “We've been hatching this idea for over a year and have already made some sketches. The pachimari-related event provided us with an opportunity and we decided to give it a try. And I'm just delighted with the result. "

The original concept for this look was a Hog in an amusement park, dressed in full pachi parade in all purchased souvenirs. When preparations began for the event, the team tried to add as many unusual little things as possible, without which the main fan of the pachimari would not have done.

Kahn explains that the hardest part was choosing the design of the Hog's signature mask. Turbosvin could not do without her, and it was decided to change her color scheme to a typical pachimari - repainted from black to white and painted a blush on her cheeks. “In the guise of the Roadhog, we always have to figure out what to do with the mask. We haven't revealed his real face yet, so we always come up with something interesting with a mask. "

As a result, the designers agreed that it was necessary to supplement the usual model of the Roadhog with special elements that would distinguish this look from others. “I especially like the Roadhog's hat,” says Kahn. - This can only be a passionate fan of pachimari. The huge tentacle on the shoulder is also a very cool and unusual detail. Some Pachimari Land would definitely sell them. "

Five years have passed since the creation of the pachimari, the Blizzard store is full of different products with pachimari , and this character has actually become a symbol of Overwatch, but Kan is still amazed at the popularity of his creation. “I still can't believe how famous pachimari is. It’s impossible to imagine a game without it, ”he says. - For Overwatch, he is like a murloc. Pachimari always reminds me of the early days at Blizzard and the development stage of the game, when our then small team was looking forward to the day when we can show Overwatch to the world. "

The Pachimart trial has begun! From now until March 22, earn exciting new rewards for winning matches and become the ultimate pachimari connoisseur - not counting the Roadhog, of course. Collect tons of new Pachi items, including a Junkrat emote, Pachimari sprays as different Overwatch heroes, and a Pachimari skin for Roadhog!