Reinhardt (Overwatch)

Reinhardt Wilhelm is a character who first appeared in the 2016 video game Overwatch, a Blizzard Entertainment–developed first-person shooter, and the resulting franchise. Conceived from a desire to include a fighter in a mech suit, the concept originated from the cancelled game Titan, and went through several iterations through development. Voiced by Darin De Paul, Reinhardt is an aging German soldier who fought during a robot uprising known as the Omnic Crisis. Forced into retirement due to his age, he returns to help after a second uprising occurs from the group Null Sector.

Reinhardt was well received, praised for both his personality and the anachronism of being a knight figure armed with a large hammer in an age of firearms and tactical gear, and how his character has matured over the course of the game's lore. He has also been the study of academic analysis into character design, observing how his appearance, movement, and hypermasculine aspects play into his character's overall presentation and make him endearing to players.