One would have to be living under a large proverbial rock to not know about Blizzard’s latest brainchild, Overwatch. You could forgive innocent bystanders if they feigned ignorance to the controversial and extremely popular pornographic spike that came hand-in-hand with the game’s release. One could even say that given internet realities like the Rule 34, Overwatch porn was inevitable. But since day one, with Blizzard’s bubble-butt Tracer teaser, the game was wrought with sexual themes and subsequent outcry. How exactly has the emergence of this new attraction influenced the game and more importantly, the 3DX scene?
Fine Figures and Fine Lines
Although Blizzard walked the fine line between Pin-Up and Porno by necessity, content creators did not. Within hours of its release, YouTube erupted with virals of Overwatch’s footage, focusing not on gameplay but ass shots and cleavage. It’s not that Blizzard’s latest and possibly first significant group of were scantily clad. Rather, their latex getups and dominating yet sexy attitudes drew far too many parallels to the likes of Bayonetta. These character models and renders were ripe for the taking to manipulate to anyone’s heart’s desire. Rule 34 was inevitably invoked.
The first documented 3DX of Overwatch porn actually made its way onto the internet nearly 6 months before its release. Popular SFM artist Reddoe posted on his Tumblr on November 28th 2015. He admitted the animation was “iffy” but he had to ride the “hype train” before Blizzard released another character model. This initial loop of Tracer getting anal showed everyone that it was time for the next big thing! Since then, Reddoe conducts Patreon raffles allowing his donators to suggest scenarios for him to animate; a majority of past winners were Overwatch-related. And so began the first wave of 3DX Overwatch porn.
Within hours of the game’s May 5th Open Beta, pornography giant Pornhub noticed the unbelievable spike in their user search behavior. A day later, they published an article detailing an 817% rise in “Overwatch Porn” searches. They ranged from cosplay to hentai and the viewers from hardcore to casual gamers. But all of this didn’t necessarily match up with what was available. If anything, the article served as a call to arms to artists everywhere: a niche market had just opened up in the form of Overwatch porn.
Justice Rains From Above
It took a month after the game’s official launch for the supply to meet the levels of the demand as 3DX artists used their daily mediums to satisfy the growing audience. The primary sources of content were commissions on Patreon as artists like ColonelYobo started posting their work on Tumblr. Artists would rip Overwatch character models starting from the Beta release onward. Subsequently, animators used commonplace software such as Valve’s Source Film Maker to recreate scenes. 3DX artist Pewposterous publicly boasts sixty-four ripped game character models that he uses, four of them being from Overwatch.
However, Blizzard eventually took notice of the phenomenon. By catering to authenticity, creators also made themselves liable to the imminent Cease-and-Desist notices from the publisher. Major sites like Tumblr and Pornhub immediately succumbed to the DMCAs unquestioningly. Whimpers of protest rose from fan made sites and artists on their personal blogs and Reddit. However, given the nature of the offense, the difficulty of defending such cases and the sheer power of the Blizzard brand name, resistance seemed as futile as curbing the widespread lust for some good ol’ Overwatch porn.
3DX had been around since much earlier than the Overwatch bandwagon had started rolling. But the game called for content like no other game had done before! 3DX artists like Leetur even made comparatively tame showcases of Overwatch characters before the game’s official Open Beta release. Seeing these porno teasers, a lot of casual animators and artists put their porn projects of other games on hold to dish out quick clips and GIF loops using Overwatch’s characters.
Much Ado About Overwatch Porn
As news spread of Blizzard’s actions, fans took it upon themselves to archive every piece of pornographic Overwatch content regardless of quality. By forcing the hand of the community, Blizzard had invoked the age old fact: once on the net, always on the net. However, Blizzard always played their cards close to the chest right until the last minute, much like their revamp of the Tracer victory pose. They did just enough to appease the masses while still providing the 3DX fans with ideas and material.
Understandably, some were unhappy with Blizzard’s actions. Studio FOW, a figure in the SFM porn community, called Blizzard a hypocrite in regards to pornographic issues and washed their hands off of Overwatch (Kotaku). Other content creators took the risk and kept producing content. Jim Sterling, a prominent video game critic, argued and predicted these were in fact doing good for the game in the long run. He even came out in support of the kind of products these artists were creating (The Jimquisition). Jeff Kaplan, Overwatch’s director, eventually opened up about the controversy, saying they want the game‘s universe to be totally inclusive. However, they were restricted by their Teen rating, so Blizzard had to take action against the adult images and animations overshadowing their actual product (Kotaku).
Blizzard has a history of taking drastic and decisive stances in legal matters. Not too long ago, they completely shut down Nostalrius, a very popular fan-hosted vanilla World of Warcraft server. More recently, they began suing the creators of cheating software (PC Gamer). Hence it is surprising that despite the continued creation of these adult content, Blizzard refused to take further action.
Gaming the Gameplay
Pornhub’s research on the consumers of Overwatch porn show that the majority of searches originate from hardcore gamers. Google’s affinity profile tracker (which archives the interests of its users by observing their searches) was able to identify and categorize the users making the Overwatch searches on Pornhub. This indicates a level of game sense and dedication that actually makes the meta influence the porn, not the other way around.
MasterOverwatch, a statistic tracking website that logs Overwatch match data, shows the game’s scenarios remain unaffected by popular media. The most common subjects for porn – e.g, Tracer, D.Va and Widowmaker – are among the least-picked heroes in the actual game. On the other hand, versatile heroes like Lucio and Mercy remain atop the leader-boards despite their comparative lack of fanservice. Moreover, the reveal of the new character, Ana, created an immediate outpouring of porn focusing on her. But she remains at the bottom of the popularity pool in the game as gamers learn her play mechanics.
Given this divide between the game’s meta and the fantasies of their gamers, Blizzard has little to worry about from the imagination of the content creators. Initially appearing as GIFs, these Overwatch porn clips formed the foundation for more impressive full-length, voice-acted videos. From orgies featuring all the heroes to simple masturbation scenes by a lonely Mei, the media covers all fetishes. There’s even some positive effects coming from it with Zarya, the buff pink-haired heroine, becoming an LGBT icon.
Featuring All Fetishes
Nathan Grayson of Kotaku writes that Overwatch porn’s main appeal was the game’s art style (Kotaku). Ironically, the art is a far cry from the lore of these hardcore characters. Many of them have heart-wrenching backstories involving wars, assassinations, brainwashing and even parricide! But their bright color schemes alongside peppy poses and movement style completely contradicted these dark pasts. These aesthetics give 3DX artists a chance to deviate from the storyline and thread together characters from polar opposite backgrounds.
For example, several animators portray Zarya as a futa, often asserting her dominance over the more diminutive characters like Mei. On the other hand, sometimes the lore help make the 3DX content realistic. For example, several clips show D.Va being fucked or simply masturbating as she streams playing her video games. With her backstory being that of a gamer girl, this fits in perfectly with the public’s fantasies. If the shoe fits, the 3DX artists shouldn’t hesitate to wear it!
This plethora of content are presented to the audiences by various artists whose works are sometimes worlds apart. However, they remain united under the idea of Overwatch porn, so now there’s something for everyone to appreciate and enjoy. Given the legal hazards, a majority of these works go unsigned and dispersed throughout the intricate webs of the internet. This makes it extremely hard to find the original talent responsible for its creation. Luckily, we found a few for you to start out with.
Where 3DX Is Going With Overwatch
Short clips, gifs and still renders of Overwatch porn are now common on the recesses of Tumblr’s pornographic archives. But it wasn’t until a certain SFM veteran stepped into the scene that the content reached true 3DX standards. For 3DX videos featuring game characters, few can match the prowess of T-Soni. Her full-length videos set her head and shoulders over the short loops of her peers Secazz, CakeofCakes and The Cunnyeseur.
T-Soni’s lesser known Overwatch short.
T-Soni’s main contributions to the Overwatch porn community are two shorts that take their time to form a setting and create a story in which futa-fied Overwatch characters dominate over another. In the first release, a futa Widowmaker binds and has fun with Tracer. Her newer and lesser-known release features Zarya ramming her enormous dick into D.Va’s tight clit. The scene starts with artistic angular shots and ends with a satisfying creampie of an ecstatic D.Va. And now OpiumUD has released a twenty five minute long short adult Overwatch film too!
Similarly, other artists condensed T-Soni’s techniques by maintaining the short loop format while also providing alternate-angle GIFs. Galian the Beast is one such 3DX artist whose years of experience makes him popular among fans looking for their favorite game characters getting fucked. Another artist, SaucyFM stays true to the personalities of the characters in his content to give fans a realistic vibe. One of his clps feature the stealthy Reaper muffling Tracer’s moans as he fucks her. In another, a sassy and bored Widowmaker rolls her eyes as she gives a handjob. This kind of accurate body language really helps complete the feel of an Overwatch porn video. Artists that keeping to the characters’ lore set themselves apart from the rest.
Conclusion
Blizzard has unearthed a rare gem with Overwatch. It’s a game that boasts a powerful and well-balanced meta with the backbone of controversy and fanservice. The 3DX community certainly helped; they developed a scene where you might come in for the porn but end up staying for the gameplay. Jim Sterling was on point in attributing a growing fanbase to the supply of adult content meeting player demands. There’s also a healthy competition now between Patreon all-stars as they strive to create the best content there is. This ensures top notch quality for the future of 3DX, all thanks to a desire for Overwatch porn.
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