Anran Voice Line Expansion

GameBoy2936-1697 · February 15, 2026, 10:02pm

“	I literally wrote the thesis on that move.	„
	~ Anran, eliminating another Anran using Vermillion Ascent

Hi, everyone. With the massive 2026 roster drop, I’ve been absolutely loving Anran’s Type-A, hyper-competitive Fire College energy. However, I’ve noticed that some of the highly contextual, hyper-specific kill interactions we used to get in earlier years of Overwatch 2 are a bit lacking lately, but across the board, there’s lots of unused potential for new variety in voice line writing. As amazing as her existing lines are, Anran feels like she needs voice line polish to make her fit in.

After thoroughly reading the new lore so far to brainstorm, I have a fleshed-out, lore-accurate voice line expansion pack drafted here for Anran. I would look like I’d love to hear what the community (and the narrative team!) thinks about these interactions. Enjoy the read!

REDDIT VERSION: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/1rp0juk/ive_drafted_an_anran_ingame_voice_line_expansion/

Chatter

Pre-Round Talk

Generic: Alright, team. Let’s make this clinical.
Generic: All right. Heels down, core tight, fans out. (deep exhale) Perfect. Let’s do this.
Generic (with 2 or more smart or academic heroes on the team: Mei, Sigma, Symmetra, Winston or Wuyang): Is this mission being recorded for peer review? I’d like to submit my performance metrics for my mid-term thesis.
Generic (with 3 or more Overwatch members on the team): Okay, Anran. Don’t be weird. You’re an agent now. Just… act like a professional.
Generic (with 3 or more of the following heroes on the team: Ana, Mercy, Reinhardt, Soldier: 76 or Winston): Wow. It’s… it’s truly an honor to fight with you all.
On Any Chinese Map: 很高兴能回家。
On Wuxing University: Fire College, reporting for duty! Let’s show the other colleges why we’re the ones at the front of the pack!
On Wuxing University: I’ve logged thousands of hours in these halls. I could map this place blindfolded… not that I’m recommending we try that.
On Esperança: This city is one giant circuit-training course. If we win this, I’m going for a celebratory jog up the sea wall.
On Oasis: The Scientific Collective here… their research protocols are so disorganized. It’s painful to watch.
On Any Map During Rain or Overcast Weather: I know water and fire don’t mix, but this weather is ridiculous. (sigh) My fans will get drenched in no time.
On Any Map During Rain or Overcast Weather: The rain makes the ground slippery. Watch your footing, everyone.

Respawning

Generic: As per usual, I get back up again.
Generic: You can’t achieve success without analyzing your failures.
Generic: 火焰永不熄灭。
Eliminated after a recent Multi-Kill: At least I cannot argue with the results.
Eliminated after a recent Multi-Kill: I was riding high… (chuckles) Maybe I got a little too reckless.
Eliminated with Wuyang on the Team (semi-rare): Wuyang! Tell me you weren’t looking! I’m serious!
Eliminated by Mei’s Blizzard: Brrr… does anyone have a heater? Or a very large blanket?
Eliminated by Sombra: I should submit a bug report to the Metal College after this…
Eliminated by Wuyang: I taught him everything he knows. Unfortunately, that includes how to beat me.
Eliminated by Wuyang: Well, I am… actually impressed.
Eliminated on a Chinese Map (semi-rare): I will not become a disappointment on home turf.
Eliminated on Wuxing University (semi-rare; if map were to exist fully in classic mode, or in Stadium right now): If I die here, they’re going to revoke my degree, aren’t they?

Other

On Fire: I’m on fire!.. As always.
On Fire: 我彻底燃起来了！
Negative Status Effect: 讨厌！
Negative Status Effect: 啧，真烦人！
Resurrected: (sigh) Thanks.
Resurrected (with Ultimate at 100% Status): Okay, Dr. Ziegler. You win this round.
Resurrected (with Ultimate at 100% Status): Wow, um… thanks for doing my job for me!

Call-Outs

Enemy Resurrected: They revived them? (sigh) What a familiar story.
Outnumbered Against Enemy Team: They’ve got greater forces than us.
Turret Sighted: Enemy’s got a turret.
Turret Sighted: Hey, there’s a turret over here!
Turret Destroyed: Turret’s been melted down.
Turret Destroyed: Turret destroyed!
Ally Damaged from Behind: Watch your back!
Nano-Boosted: 烈焰升腾！

Push

Robot Control Transferred (uncommon line): Who programmed this thing’s speed? It needs a sprint mode.
Robot Control Transferred to Enemy: The enemy has the robot. Let’s go intercept it!
Robot Control Transferred to Enemy: Hey! Tell that robot to turn around!
Robot Pushing Barricade: Robot’s doing the heavy lifting. Let’s go!
Robot Pushing Enemy Barricade: Enemy barricade is moving. We need to push back.
About to Gain Lead: Come on. Don’t stop now!
About to Gain Lead: Just a few more meters until we’re at the front of the pack.
Gained Lead: That’s what I call setting the pace!
About to Lose Lead: They’re getting a little too far ahead for my liking!
Lost Lead: So, they want a marathon. Let’s give it to them.
Pushing in Overtime (Robot with Team): I love a good tie-breaker! Just stay with the robot.
Pushing in Overtime (Robot with Enemy): Let’s extinguish their hopes, right here, right now.

Capture the Flag

Anran has very basic CTF lines and deserves better. Right now, all she has is:

Taken Flag: Got the flag!
Enemy Taken Flag: Get our flag back!
Captured Flag: Scored one for us!
Enemy Captured Flag: We can’t keep letting them score.
Dropped Flag: Someone else grab the flag!
Enemy Flag Dropped: They dropped our flag!
Recovered Flag: Returning the flag!

New line suggestions to go alongside the above:

Taken Flag: I’ve got the flag. Catch me if you can!
Taken Flag: Flag acquired! Clearing a path to base!
Enemy Taken Flag: The enemy has our flag!
Enemy Taken Flag: They’re making a break for it. Cut them off!
Captured Flag: Flag secured. Anyone keeping score?
Captured Flag: Take notes, people!
Enemy Captured Flag: Come on, we’re better than this!
Enemy Captured Flag: They got lucky. Next time, we’ll stop them.
Dropped Flag: Sorry. I had to drop the flag!
Dropped Flag: Giving up the flag. Someone else grab it?
Enemy Flag Dropped: They really couldn’t handle the heat.
Enemy Flag Dropped: Now’s our chance to recover the flag.
Recovered Flag: Flag’s back where it belongs.
Recovered Flag: Sending it home.

Eliminations

Regular Final Blows

Eliminating Another Anran Using Vermillion Ascent: (groans) You’re using the wrong form! Keep your elbows in!
Eliminating Another Anran Using Vermillion Ascent: I literally wrote the thesis on that move.
Eliminating Bastion using Configuration: Artillery, Genji using Dragonblade or Junkrat using RIP-Tire: Hey! You’re leaving your flanks wide open!
Eliminating Genji using Dragonblade: Bad form. Temper your steel before you bring it to a real fight.
Eliminating Genji using Deflect (using Secondary Fire, which ignores Deflect): You can’t parry a heatwave.
Eliminating Genji using Deflect (using Secondary Fire, which ignores Deflect): Review your handbook. Fire flows around the blade.
Eliminating Jetpack Cat: Technological marvel? Maybe. Biological hazard? Definitely. (sniffles)
Eliminating Jetpack Cat using Catnapper [while tethered] or Sigma using Gravitic Flux: Ugh… I’d really rather be on the ground right now.
Eliminating Junkrat using RIP-Tire: A tire? Really? That was your final project?
Eliminating Juno: Juno! You’re still hesitating!
Eliminating Lúcio: Wait! Is the tech okay? I—I’ll cover the repairs, I promise!
Eliminating Pharah using Barrage: You’re just a sitting duck, Fareeha!.. that name sounds awfully familiar.
Eliminating Reaper using Death Blossom: Spinning in circles is not a martial art!
Eliminating Soldier: 76 using Tactical Visor: Still relying on old targeting tech, huh?
Eliminating Sojourn: I’ve been drilling that counter all week!
Eliminating Sombra using Stealth: Thermal signatures don’t lie.
Eliminating Vendetta: You’re just a bully with a big sword and no tenure.
Eliminating Winston using Primal Rage: Emotional outbursts are a sign of poor discipline.
Eliminating Wrecking Ball: (violent sneeze) Stay… (sniffle) …in the ball!
Eliminating Wuyang using Tidal Blast: Nice ripple, baby bro.
Eliminating Enemy Using Movement Ability: Wow. Now that was just the warm-up I needed.
Eliminating Enemy Using Movement Ability: Thanks for the reflex training!
Eliminating Recently Resurrected Enemy (cannot be another Anran): You’re back to warming the bench!
Eliminating Another Recently Resurrected Anran (via Vermillion Revival): That combustion cycle was completely inefficient.
Eliminating Any Enemy Using Ultimate: Wait, was that your big move?
Eliminating Enemy Caught in Ally Mei’s Blizzard: Works every time, Dr. Zhou!
Elimination On Low HP: Never count me out.
Elimination On Low HP: Adrenaline is the best fuel.
Elimination On Low HP: 余温尚在！
Elimination On Low HP whilst Burning (semi-rare, reference): This is fine. Just fine.
Long-Range Elimination: I calculated that trajectory perfectly.
Long-Range Elimination: Huh. Okay, note to self: the Zhuque Fans actually have ballistic potential.

Streaks, Multi-Kills, Team Kills and Revenge

Kill Streak with Sojourn on the Team (semi-rare): I hope the Commander is taking notes.
Kill Streak with Ana’s Nano Boost: Wow. Is this what you felt in the old days, Captain Amari?
Multi Kill with Wuyang on the Team (semi-rare): Don’t just stand there with your mouth open, brother.
Multi Kill on Low HP: The brightest sparks come from the highest friction!
Team Kill: Finally, a group project where everyone actually did the work!
Revenge against Wuyang: That’s it! You’re doing the laundry for a month!
Revenge against Wuyang: I let you have that last one. Don’t let it go to your head.

Melee and Environmental Final Blows

Melee Kill: 别掉以轻心！
Melee Kill: Efficiency is key.
Melee Kill: Watch your spacing!
Melee Kill against Ulting Enemy: Close your eyes, and snap out of it.
Melee Kill against Lúcio: Fan service. You… uh, like it?
Melee Kill against Mei: Sorry, Dr. Zhou! I’m just… really caffeinated!
Melee Kill against Wuyang: Wuyang, your footwork is a mess!
Melee Kill against Wuyang: That’s for stealing my charger last night.
Melee Kill against Wuyang (reference to scene in ‘Against the Tide’ comic, semi-rare line): How do you like them oranges?
Melee Kill on Low HP: Phew… I’ve survived worse in the sparring pits.
Environmental Kill: 顺风转舵也救不了你。
Environmental Kill: You clearly needed a break from the front lines.
Environmental Kill: Out of bounds!
Environmental Kill: Farewell!
Environmental Kill: Points deducted for the landing.
Environmental Kill against Ulting Enemy: Points deducted for… everything.
Environmental Kill against Sigma: Now, that’s ironic. The gravity specialist forgot to check his feet.
Environmental Kill against Wuyang: At least someone’s in their natural habitat.
Environmental Kill against Wuyang on Rialto: You’re the Water College guy, aren’t you? Go take a swim!

Ally-Based Commentary

Saving Ally on Low HP: We’re not losing anyone today. Not on my watch.
Saving Ally on Low HP: Don’t worry. You’ll be okay.
Saving Ally on Low HP: 别气馁！
Saving Ally on Low HP: I’ve got you covered.
Saving Ally on Low HP: Don’t let your form slip just because you’re tired.
Saving Ally on Low HP: That was a close call…
Saving Lúcio on Low HP: I won’t let your show get cut short!
Saving Domina on Low HP: If your ‘custom tech’ was actually good, you wouldn’t need my help.
Saving Juno on Low HP: Eyes on me, Juno! You’re safe.
Saving Wuyang on Low HP: 弟弟，你还好吗？
Saving Wuyang on Low HP: Nobody touches my brother!
Saving Wuyang on Low HP: Hey! I told Mom I’d bring you home in one piece.
Saving Wuyang on Low HP: Honestly, Wuyang. What would you do without me?
Complimenting Kill: I’m glad you’re on my side.
Complimenting Kill: Keep that energy up. We need it!
Complimenting Kill: Hey, good work!
Complimenting Kill: 漂亮！
Complimenting Kill by Lúcio: Wow. You really… wow. Can I see that again?
Complimenting Kill by Mei: That was aggressive, Dr. Zhou!
Complimenting Kill by Sojourn: Clinical execution, Commander.
Complimenting Kill by Symmetra: Now that was elegant. Almost like a dance.
Complimenting Kill by Wuyang: Finally! You actually hit the target!
Complimenting Kill by Wuyang: 打得好。别丢我的脸。

Communication Wheel

Hello: Hello!
Hello: Good to see you!
Hello: How’s it going?
Hello: Hi there!
Thanks: Thank you.
Thanks: Many thanks!
Thanks: 谢谢。
Group Up: Group up!
Group Up: Form up on me.
Group Up: Let’s get together.
Need Armor: Some armor would be great.
Need Armor: I need armor.
Need Shields: Need some shields.
Need Shields: I need shields!

I believe adding this level of specific, character-driven dialogue helps players bond with the heroes so much more, and of course, it adds the much needed variety that, frankly, newer heroes have missed out on compared to others.

Which of these interactions is your favorite? Do you think we deserve to have contextual lines back like we did in 2022-2023, especially since lore has become front and center?