Something's Happened to The Payload on Route 66 in Overwatch

Something seems to have happened to the payload on Route 66 in Overwatch. The payload, which is supposed to house a nuclear weapon, has been opened. The last time this happened in the game, a massive upheaval commenced that resulted in the introduction of two new heroes. First the airport and payload on Numbani were changed, then we had the introduction of Orisa and Doomfist, one of the most polarizing characters in the game. Now it looks like something similar might be happening on Route 66.

The payload on Route 66 is a military-esque flatbed hovering cart that appears to be carrying something that resembles a nuclear device. What is actually inside has remained a mystery however, and now it looks as though it may have been transporting something, or someone, else. The front section of the cart is now missing, revealing a fairly open space inside that seems to be leaking cooled air, as if it was a freezing device.

This is really all we have to go on at this point, with Blizzard notoriously tight-lipped about upcoming teases. We are in the process of gearing up for BlizzCon however, and fan speculation is high that we’ll see a new hero revealed at the event. What connection that hero might have to McCree or the other members of the Deadlock Gang remains to be seen, however we are on track for a new hero based purely on the amount of time between releases.