Summary
The Guardians of the Last City inDestiny 2have a new ally in the form of Tracer, a member of the famed hero organization Overwatch, thanks to one player’s customized costume. TheDestiny 2customization was created by using the game’s suite of armor and shader options.
Destiny 2continues to be a fertile ground for player-driven fashion innovation, thanks to the vast amount of armor and color options the game has amassed over the years. The individual looks created by players range from characters in other franchises, likeMarty McFly fromBack to the Futureor aHelldivers 2soldier, to funny, random objects like a head of corn.
Destiny 2 Player Creates A Custom Overwatch Costume Based on Tracer
One particularly creative player was Julicious, a user on the DestinyFashion subreddit community. Julicious used a set ofDestiny 2Hunter armor ornaments and shaders to make a custom look based on Tracer fromOverwatch, though the preset nature of the armor design in-game meant that their version of Tracer lacked the character’s signature tech gadgets, like the Chronal Accelerator worn on her chest and back.
Julicious’Destiny 2Tracer costume used a number of relatively underutilized items from the Hunter armor selection, taking advantage of their form-fitting silhouettes to properly approximate the appearance ofthe best diving hero inOverwatch 2. The look employs the low-rarity Mechanik.1.1 arms and the Intrepid Discovery Vest chest piece with the Long Journeys shader to copy Tracer’s trademark leather flight jacket. The most iconic part of Tracer’s default outfit, her orange tights, came courtesy of the NPA “Weir-Walker” Strides leg piece from theDestiny 2Season of the Deep armor set, colored with the Copperbrand shader. Meanwhile, the Limitless Subversion Casque Hunter Head piece combined with the Vanguard Nightbeam shader matched the vibe of Tracer’s orange-tinted racing goggles. Lastly, Julicious opted for the cap-like hood from the Aspiring Challenger Cloak, “because why not?”
FellowDestiny 2players praised Julicious efforts, noting the relative accuracy of the colors despite the vast gulf in character design sensibilities betweenDestiny 2andOverwatch. Some had their own suggestions, such as using the in-game Courtier Helm, as its default appearance more closely matched the look of Tracer’s glasses and the white tone of her tech gear. Another player suggested making the costume more combat-ready by adding someDestiny 2Hunter Exotic armor, such as the Foetracer helm, to further evoke Tracer’s name in the design.
It’s fun to see players make connections betweenOverwatchandDestiny, if unofficial ones. At one point, early design ideas forthe originalDestinyclosely matched what eventually becameOverwatch. Perhaps the two games could become closer in the future through crossovers or other collaborative content drops.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
