Some queer characters from the world of video games

While video games have come a long way in terms of inclusivity, queer identity has been an absent trait for a long time. However, despite chronic under-representation, few video games have broken new grounds in terms of well-written and relatable queer characters who are not just written into the game for the sake of representation but actively contribute to the story, either as protagonists or characters having a sizable offering.

1. Tracer from Overwatch

One of the most recognisable characters from Overwatch and video games in general, Tracer was revealed as queer when the game’s developer, Blizzard, released a comic about every character’s backstory. We love that her personality isn’t limited to her being a queer character, with her being one of the best characters in all of class-based shooting video games.