Were Ashe and Cassidy Dating?

Ashe and Cassidy, two notable characters in the Overwatch universe, have sparked fan interest regarding their supposed past relationship, but it has been confirmed that they were not in a romantic relationship. The McCree and Ashe dynamic, which often fans speculated about, is more about a partnership in crime and a shared love for guns, rather than a romantic connection.

Understanding the Characters

Ashe’s Background

Ashe, born into a wealthy family, was part of the Arbalest Arms Company, which her parents owned. Her life took a turn when she was cut off from her family’s wealth due to an embarrassing news story, leading her to start running guns with McCree.

Cassidy’s Background

Cassidy, also known as Cole Cassidy, has a history with Ashe, being part of the Deadlock Gang together. However, their relationship became strained when Cassidy was recruited into Blackwatch, leading Ashe to feel betrayed.

Relationship Dynamics

The relationship between Ashe and Cassidy is complex, with fans creating art and fics about their pairing, known as McAshe. Despite the confirmation that they were not in a romantic relationship, the interest in their dynamic persists, highlighting the engagement of the Overwatch community.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the relationship between McCree and Ashe? McCree and Ashe bonded over their love for guns and became partners in crime after Ashe was cut off from her family’s wealth.

2. Did Ashe and McCree ever date? No, there is no confirmation of Ashe and McCree being in a romantic relationship.

3. What is Ashe’s backstory in Overwatch? Ashe was born into a wealthy family that owned the Arbalest Arms Company, but her life changed when she was cut off from her family’s wealth.

4. What is McCree’s backstory? McCree was born in Texas, and before joining the Deadlock Gang with Ashe, not much is known about his early life, except that he was a farmer.

5. Why did McCree lose his arm? McCree lost his arm after using a laser cutter to remove a tracking device, as the cutter wasn’t strong enough to cut the device off, leading to the loss of his arm.

6. Is McCree a sniper? Yes, McCree is known for his sniping skills, often drawing on a single enemy from a distance.

7. Who shot McCree’s arm? It is implied that Ashe shot McCree’s arm or forced B.O.B to rip it off when McCree tried to rejoin the Deadlock gang after leaving Blackwatch.

8. What is the current relationship status of McCree? McCree is heterosexual, with a heavily implied past relationship with Ashe, but there is no known current relationship.

9. Why is Ashe mad at Cassidy? Ashe is mad at Cassidy because she felt betrayed when he was recruited into Blackwatch instead of serving prison time after her gang was busted.

10. Who is McCree shipped with by fans? McCree is often shipped with Hanzo Shimada by fans, connecting them through Hanzo’s brother, Genji, since McCree and Genji were in Blackwatch together.

11. What is the least picked hero in Overwatch 2? The least picked hero in Overwatch 2 is Wrecking Ball, followed closely by Torbjorn, Roadhog, Junker Queen, Winston, Echo, and Brigitte.

12. Who is the weakest character in Overwatch 2? Doomfist is arguably one of the weakest characters, often due to his low health pool and high skill bracket required to master him.

13. Why does Ashe have B.O.B? B.O.B was the butler of Elizabeth Ashe’s family and took care of her since her parents paid little attention to her.

14. Why is he called Cassidy in Overwatch? The character was renamed from McCree to Cole Cassidy as part of Blizzard’s updates to remove references to problematic people or themes.

15. Did Doomfist lose his arm? Yes, Akande Ogundimu, the third Doomfist, lost his right arm during the Omnic War between humans and rogue Omnic robots.