Every Good And Bad Dating Path Choice In Overwatch 2’s Dating Sim, ‘Loverwatch’

It’s the time of the year where sparks are flying and romantic proclamations make themselves known. Valentine’s Day continues to be a celebratory affair, and the heroes of Overwatch 2 are looking to embrace the infectious energy in style.

To be more specific, it’s just two heroes: Mercy and Genji, who serve as the player’s main love interests in the game’s limited-time dating simulator, Loverwatch. The web event, separate from the in-game Ultimate Valentine’s Event, kicked off to positive reception yesterday on 14 February, with fans finding joy in the writing, self-aware jokes, and new Cupid makeover for Hanzo (we, too, are Hanzo enjoyers).

Like most dating simulators, Loverwatch features a handful of dialogue choices that puts the player’s romantic sensibilities to the test. Pick the right responses, and the good ending awaits; make enough bad selections, and the opportunity will be lost.

While the ideal path involves earning their love, there’s also the friendship option that needs to be completed for a Valentine’s Day card reward. Up to 16 different designs can be collected, including one from the special secret ending.

Here’s a look at all the good and bad choices for the two dating paths in Loverwatch, so you can make sure to steal their hearts instead of breaking them.

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Genji Dating Path

Note: Any questions not listed will have no effect on the ending.

First Date

Question 1: Well? Say something! And remember, your choices will affect how he feels about you.

• …I really like your outfit (Good)
• …I saw you when I came in, and I just figured I would come say hello (Neutral)
• …do you need healing? (Neutral)

Question 2: Tell a joke at the open mic.

• Tell a joke about ninjas (Good)
• Tell a joke about cyborgs (Good)
• Tell the funniest joke you know (Bad)

Second Date

Question 3: In that case, what will you order for dinner?

• Order off the kids menu (Good)
• Order Genji’s favorite food (Good)
• Order the most expensive dish (Bad)

Question 4: What do you do to cheer Genji up?

• Reassure him (Good)
• Hold his hand (Good)
• Beat up whoever was mean to him (Bad)

Third Date

Question 5: What did you think of the hike?

• It was worth it to be here with you (Good)
• It was a breeze (Good)
• It really wasn’t worth it (Bad)

Question 6: Well… what do you think? Can one know their true self?

• Yes, they can (Good)
• I’m not sure, but you can try (Good)
• I don’t really care (Bad)

Mercy Dating Path

Note: Any questions not listed will have no effect on the ending.

First Date

Question 1: Well? Say something! And remember, your choices will affect how he feels about you.

• Mercy, do you want to hear my favorite joke about the periodic table? (Bad)
• Why doesn’t the surgeon like operating on elbows? (Good)

Second Date

Question 2: You take a deep breath, nod, and look back at the menu.

• All three answers are correct.

Question 3: What does being a hero feel like? (after choosing a topic about her)

• I need you Angela (Good)
• You like being in the center of attention, huh? (Bad)
• Fidget with your fork (Neutral)

Question 4: Her genius does not extend to the baristorial arts, if such a thing exists.

• Drink it enthusiastically (Good)
• Put the cup down discreetly (Bad)
• Let me make another pot. Yours smells like someone tortured coffee beans to death (Good)

Question 5: She blushes Pink Mercy pink.

• Date. I’m Angela’s date (Good)
• I can’t believe this volunteering stuff got me a chance to meet Ana Amari (Neutral)
• I’m just helping out Angela for the day (Good)

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Unlocking both good endings for Mercy and Genji reveals a secret ending that puts players on a new dating path with Cupid Hanzo. There’s only one response that will affect the overall ending, though, and it’s as straightforward as it gets:

• I don’t know what to say except…
  • You were my soulmate all along (Good)
  • I couldn’t ask for a better wingman than you (Neutral)
  • You’re the third option? (Bad)

With 16 Valentine’s Day cards to be earned, you’ll have to shuffle the ‘good’ responses around and vary their match-ups across multiple playthroughs. Doing so also gives access to more character interactions and lines, which are all pretty delightful, charming, and entertaining across the board. Behold, some personal favourites:

The Loverwatch dating sim runs from now till 28 February 2023, and marks Overwatch 2‘s first foray into the genre. A round two for next year, please?