- DotEsports’ Liz Richardson has compiled yet another comprehensive list of some of the most notable OWL players
- Each player on the list has been chosen thanks to their unique talents
- The new OWL season promises to be one of the most exciting ones yet
With Overwatch 2 and the new OWL season approaching, here is a look into some of the best Overwatch esports players.
The New Overwatch Season Quickly Approaches
2022 is promising to be one of the most exciting years for Overwatch esports. Not only does it mean a new competitive season but from this year onward, Overwatch professionals will be changing format as the game’s new iteration arrives.
While Overwatch 2 is expected to be released to the public around summer 2022, esports athletes will be getting an early build to train and compete in. This will make watching the Overwatch League even more exciting as it will not only provide quality esports content but will also showcase Blizzard’s new title.
As hype builds up before the OWL’s eventual start in April, DotEsports’ Overwatch specialist Liz Richardson has compiled a list of some of the best players to look out for.
Huang “leave” Xin
Richardson began by mentioning the Chinese player Huang “leave” Xin. Leave is an elite player under Chengdu Hunters’ banner whose spectacular performance managed to crown him as MVP of OWL 2021. The player prefers agile heroes such as Tracer and Genji and will readily wreak havoc among his opponents.
Eui-Seok “Fearless” Lee
Next up is the Korean elite Eui-Seok “Fearless” Lee. Just as his in-game name suggests, Fearless is courageous both in-game and outside of it. When he first joined Shanghai Dragons, the team failed to score a single victory. Yet, Fearless didn’t lose heart and eventually returned to the team and helped them become the top seed in Asia. He is currently playing as a part of Dallas Fuel.
Jae-won “LIP” Lee
Jae-won “LIP” Lee is the next name on the list. The South Korean pro is feared for his intense damage input with heroes such as Ashe, Cassidy and Sombra. LIP recently added to his fame by helping the Shanghai Dragons crush their adversaries from Atlanta Reign during the league’s grand finals.
Se-hyun “Pelican” Oh
Moving forward, Se-hyun “Pelican” Oh is a fairly new player who earned the Rookie of the Year award thanks to his devotion. Even after receiving surgery to fix his collapsed lung, Pelican committed to travel by car in order to play with his team. This year he will be joining the Houston Outlaws after the team negotiated his acquisition with Atlanta Reign.
Min-chul “IZaYaKI” Kim
The next player esports fans should look out for is Min-chul “IZaYaKI” Kim, another Shanghai Dragons player. IZaYakI is a flex support player who often “forgets his role” and deals as much damage as some of the best DPS players. IZaYaKI skillfully switches between healing his allies and crushing his enemies when the need arises.
Jin-seo “Shu” Kim
Jin-seo “Shu” Kim is another flex support who plays among Los Angeles Gladiators’ ranks. His skillful mastery of support characters has left many esports fans in awe. Shu’s talents for the game cemented his spot on the team for the upcoming season.
Jun-woo “Void” Kang
Last but not least is yet another Shanghai Dragons player. This is hardly surprising, though, considering the team won the 2021 league. Jun-woo “Void” Kang, a talented off-tank, was one of the Dragons’ key instruments to achieve their victory. Harboring love for D.Va and Sigma, Void managed to earn a second annual Role Stars award and was even nominated for 2021’s MVP.
More Players to Pay Look Out For
As a conclusion, Richardson mentioned a few other notable players who didn’t make the cut into the main list. They include Shanghai Dragons’ Byung-sun “Fleta” Kim, Seoul Dynasty’s Joon-yeong “Profit” Park, Philadelphia Fusion’s Jae-hyeok “Carpe” Lee, LA Gladiators’ Kevin “kevster” Persson and Vancouver Titans’ Luka “Aspire” Rolovic.
