Overwatch memes emerged alongside the release of Blizzard's hero shooter in 2016, quickly becoming a staple of gaming culture. Most iconic is the 'Play of the Game' (POTG) highlight reel, often parodied to show mundane or hilarious real-life actions. Other common tropes include Genji players constantly requesting healing, the 'Bastion is OP' complaints, and character-specific quirks like Tracer’s catchphrases. These memes serve as a way for the community to bond over shared frustrations regarding team composition, matchmaking, and the meta-evolution from the original game to Overwatch 2.