Overwatch is known for its diverse roster of characters. Not just in their unique sets of abilities, but in their storied backgrounds. Yet this roster of 29 characters is still devoid of black women. Back in March 2017, a fan named Vivian Philips wrote a letter to Overwatch lLead Designer Jeff Kaplan to voice her hope for black female characters in the game. Kaplan responded months later promising that the team has ?multiple black characters in development. One of them [who ended up being Doomfist] is coming soon,? as reported by Kotaku.

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