We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you, and we appreciate your understanding as we continue to improve our customer experience. Song has been friends with Dae-hyun since childhood. They would stay up late working on his hoverbike. Hana took part in a race with it and won, albeit at the cost of the bike and nearly her own life, due to its reactor overloading. [6] The way her name has a prefix "D." is reminiscent of the way esports players have an abbreviated team tag before their names. This is supported by how she and D.Mon played on the same team.

Marks, Tom (June 1, 2016). "The hidden lore of Overwatch's maps". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016 . Retrieved October 14, 2017.D.Va's character and gameplay design has been positively received by video game journalists. Likewise, the game's community has spurred a fandom around D.Va, with the character topping numerous fan popularity polls, having a noted presence amongst cosplayers, and being considered both a feminist icon and sex symbol in gaming. [n 2] Blizzard has released figurine lines featuring D.Va, including a partnership with Good Smile Company that saw the distribution of a D.Va Nendoroid figure. [41] [42] In 2017, Razer released D.Va-themed PC gaming accessories. [43] Both in officially-licensed and fan-made merchandise, the color pink is a markedly common motif. [7] Cosplay of D.Va's default skin featured in both Overwatch games Sheridan, Connor (August 22, 2018). "This new Overwatch CGI short for D.Va is like Pacific Rim with bunny mechs". GamesRadar+ . Retrieved May 22, 2023. a b Hillier, Brenna (July 13, 2016). "Overwatch: see how the next update buffs D.Va, Mercy and Zenyatta". VG247. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016 . Retrieved August 11, 2016. The stylization of her name is reminiscent of Korean pop idols, who often adopt pseudonyms to stand out. In the Korean version of the game, D.Va's name is the only name not in Hangul, reflective of the romanization of these idols' names. This makes sense considering D.Va is a Korean idol through her fame as a pro-gamer.

When not fully operating the mech, any damage being dealt to you will not transfer to ultimate charge for your enemies. You may be a large target for your friendly Ana to heal, but you're also a mobile one. Make sure you're always in your Ana's line of sight to stay at full health. While a Nano Boosted D.Va isn't as threatening as the likes of a boosted Reinhardt or Genji, with correct maneuvering and close-range hits you can take down a decent chunk of the enemy team during your powered-up state. Do not use Self-Destruct, as you'll immediately lose your Nano Boost in the process. Spencer, Chloe (July 24, 2017). "Best Dad Ever Builds Functioning D.Va Mech For Cosplaying Daughter" . Retrieved May 22, 2023. Tech Insider 's Steve Kovach called D.Va his favorite character. [44] Kotaku 's Kirk Hamilton praised the buff she received in July 2016, writing that it "transformed her into the high-flying terror I've always wanted her to be." [45] Tyler Colp of PC Gamer complimented D.Va's ultimate ability, calling it one of the "most splashy" in Overwatch. [46] Citing her Defensive Matrix ability, "devastating combination of mobility and damage", and the ease of learning her gameplay, Den of Geek called her the game's best tank character upon the release of Overwatch 2. [47] In a review of Shooting Star, Connor Sheridan of GamesRadar+ complimented the short's efforts to character D.Va "beyond her 'lol git gud' voice lines," suggesting "that's a competitive persona she drops when she's hanging out with close friends." [48]D.Va's suit has sponsors all over it, which is a reference to the same advertising style of sponsors in Korean esports. Goslin, Austen (August 22, 2018). "Overwatch heads to Busan, South Korea in brand-new control map". Heroes Never Die. Archived from the original on August 22, 2018 . Retrieved August 22, 2018. a b Frank, Allegra (January 26, 2017). "Overwatch's gamer girl hero inspires a feminist movement". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 26, 2017 . Retrieved January 26, 2017.

Blizzard considers D.Va the most difficult character that they must develop around when adding new game modes or other features; as described by assistant director Aaron Keller, "she breaks everything" due to having two different forms for which they must account. [17] Colp, Tyler (October 9, 2022). "Great moments in PC gaming: Setting off my first big D.Va bomb in Overwatch". PC Gamer . Retrieved May 22, 2023.Because she has high damage output at close range (as well as medium to long range with her Light Gun), D.Va should always attempt to focus on enemies affected by a friendly Zenyatta's Orb of Discord. If played right, you and your Zenyatta can take down one enemy after another. Just remember that Zenyatta has very low mobility, so don't leave him alone or you'll be begging for an enemy to ambush him. When Baptiste activates Amplification Matrix, your Fusion Cannons won't be too handy due to damage falloff. However, if you happen to be in Pilot Form, your Light Gun can deal tremendous damage at range when shot through the Amplification Matrix. If done from a safe location, this can be in easy way to get some long-range kills while also building your ultimate meter up to perform Call Mech. When out of the suit, D.Va's primary goal is to score as many headshots as possible, as fast as possible, to call her next mech. You may want to target a distant, large enemy such as Roadhog or an enemy D.Va to regain your ultimate charge. Cole, Samantha (September 24, 2018). "The Complicated Appeal of 'Gamer Girl' Porn". Vice . Retrieved December 28, 2021. Strategize where and when to place a Self-Destructing mech. The 3 seconds countdown of Self-Destruct is long enough for your enemies to find cover or get behind a friendly Barrier. One effective tool is to use Boosters before Self-Destruct to send the Ultimate out from a blind spot towards a place where there is less cover.

D.Va is a character developed by Blizzard Entertainment for their Overwatch franchise. She was introduced at launch in their 2016 first-person hero shooter video game Overwatch and returned in its 2022 sequel, Overwatch 2. She features in the franchise's related animations and literary media. Outside of Overwatch, D.Va also appears as a playable character in the crossover multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Heroes of the Storm and as a gameplay announcer in StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void. In English-language media, D.Va is voiced by Charlet Chung. D.Va has been well received by critics and players, particularly among Overwatch 's female and LGBT fanbase. Media writers have commented positively on her design's considerably feminine attributes and have noted her likeness being used in feminist movements. Critics have also juxtaposed D.Va's status as a feminist icon in gaming with that of her sexualized image online, citing her prominence in fan-produced pornography. Her presence in other fan-produced works, such as cosplay and memes, has also been documented. Even though Defense Matrix will destroy all projectiles, it will not absorb beams such as Zarya's Particle Cannon, Mei's Endothermic Blaster, Moira's Biotic Grasp, or Symmetra's Photon Projector. Hana is a fan of Lúcio's music, and has apparently bought his album. He in turn also knows enough of the pro-gaming scene to be a fan of hers. Kovach, Steve (May 31, 2016). "This is the most addictive game of the year". Tech Insider. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016 . Retrieved June 9, 2016.

a b c d Flores, Natalie (August 27, 2018). "D.Va's design opens doors for female gamers". Heroes Never Die . Retrieved May 24, 2023. Using Boosters in combination with Fusion Cannons can guarantee a kill on injured enemies who are trying to retreat.