New Overwatch YA novel, The Hero of Numbani, set to release next year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. New Overwatch YA novel, The Hero of Numbani, set to release next year "All-new, original story" will focus on Efi Oladele. News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 6 Oct 2019 5 comments Overwatch's deep, storied lore and thriving merchandising business have united for a new venture in fiction with The Hero of Numbani, a new young adult novel releasing next year. Popping up on Amazon and spotted by Polygon, Scholastic has revealed it will publish the Overwatch novel on 5th May, 2020. Focused on Efi Oladele, the young creator of Orisa, the "action-packed novel" also features "the fan-favourite characters Efi, Orisa, Doomfist, and Lúcio in an all-new, original story straight from the minds of the Overwatch game team and critically acclaimed author Nicky Drayden". "In the technologically advanced African city of Numbani, in the not-so-distant future, humans live in harmony with humanoid robots known as omnics," the book blurb tells us. "But when a terrorist tries to shatter that unity, a hero named Efi Oladele rises! "Efi has been making robots since she was little - machines to better her community and improve people's lives. But after she witnesses Doomfist's catastrophic attack on the city's OR15 security bots, Efi feels the call to build something greater: a true guardian of Numbani." Interestingly, the e-novel is clearly labelled as "Book #1" on Amazon.com, so it seems likely that further instalments will follow. Sadly, right now there's no sign of it on Amazon.co.uk, though. Sorry. This year, Overwatch has seen some of the biggest changes since release, with the introduction of role queue and new tank hero, Sigma, and a recent 8 GB download for the Public Test Region (PTR) that made changes to 13 heroes in a patch dubbed a "remaster". Watch on YouTube Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store