Genji Shimada was 27 years old during his time serving with Blackwatch. This age is derived by calculating backward from his age in the original Overwatch timeline.
Understanding Genji's Age Across Timelines
Genji's age changes depending on the specific timeline within the Overwatch universe. The period when he served as a Blackwatch operative predates the main events of the first Overwatch game.
Here's a breakdown of Genji's key biographical details and ages:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Birth | October 28th |
| Age | 37 (in Overwatch 2 timeline) |
| 35 (in original Overwatch timeline) | |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Adventurer, Samurai |
The Blackwatch Era and Genji's Transformation
Blackwatch was a covert operations division of Overwatch, operating prior to the organization's recall and eventual disbandment. Key events, such as the Venice Incident (featured in the "Retribution" PvE mission), took place approximately eight years before the current timeline of the first Overwatch game.
Since Genji is 35 years old in the Overwatch game's primary timeline, his age during the Blackwatch period can be calculated as follows:
- Genji's Age in Overwatch 1 Timeline: 35 years
- Years Prior to Overwatch 1 (Blackwatch Era): 8 years
- Genji's Age during Blackwatch: 35 - 8 = 27 years old
This places him in his late twenties during the critical period of his life where he underwent significant cybernetic transformation and served under Gabriel Reyes (Reaper) in Blackwatch, wrestling with his new identity and purpose.
