Winston’s copypasta fever might be my favorite celebration of Overwatch

Overwatch fans are sharing a playful copypasta that repeatedly turns conversations towards Winston, the game’s intelligent lunar gorilla. The meme’s spread offers a light-hearted reminder of the game’s lasting place in gaming culture, even as players come and go.

The copypasta describes Winston with a Tesla cannon and dome shield, sometimes comparing him with characters from Deadlock. The writer says they left Overwatch after the abandoned PvE plans and monetisation changes, but welcomes its recent return to the Overwatch name and stronger gameplay focus. They also reflect on fond memories of playing with friends and following the game, while choosing not to return themselves.