Winston/Quotes

Abilities

Ability	Quote	Audio
Jump Pack (upon landing)	Coming through.
	Pardon me.	File:Winston - Pardon me.ogg
	Excuse me for dropping in.
	Hello there.
Barrier Projector	Barrier activated.
	Barrier up.
	Shield up.
	This will protect us.	File:Winston - This will protect us.ogg
Barrier Projector Damaged	Barrier failing!	File:Winston - Barrier failing!.ogg
	Barrier's running out	File:Winston - Barrier's running out.ogg
Primal Rage Finish	I seem to have, uh, lost my temper.	File:Winston - I seem to have, uh, lost my temper.ogg
	I, uh, appear to have lost control.	File:Winston - I, uh, appear to have lost control.ogg
	Ahem. Uh, where were we?	File:Winston - Ahem, uh, where were we.ogg
	Ahem. Pardon me.	File:Winston - Ahem, um, pardon me.ogg

Chatter

Trigger	Quote	Audio
Hero Selected	Imagination is the essence of discovery.	File:Winston - Imagination is the essence of discovery.ogg
During Set Up	I'm looking forward to working with you all.
	Together, we can solve any problem.	File:Winston - Together, we can solve any problem.ogg
	(New Years) My new year's resolutions: Less peanut butter, more... bananas.	File:Winston - My new year's resolutions, less peanut butter, more bananas.ogg
Respawn	By my calculations, oh forget it, let’s move.	File:Winston - By my calculations, oh forget it, let's move!.ogg
	Further experimentation required.
	Once more unto the breach.	File:Winston - Hmm, once more unto the breach.ogg
	Onward and upward!	File:Winston - Onward and upward!.ogg
	Reengaging.	File:Winston - Reengaging.ogg
	Through the miracle of science!	File:Winston - Through the miracle of science!.ogg
Pick Up Health Pack	Vital signs normalizing.
	That's better.
On Fire	I'm on fire! Hahaha.	File:Winston - I'm on fire! 'laugh'.ogg
Damage Boosted	Damage output increased.
	Weapon system optimized.	File:Winston - Weapon system optimized!.ogg
Discord Orb Received	Feeling drained.
Voted Epic (5 Votes)	Every little bit counts!	File:Winston - Every little bit counts.ogg
	It's nice to feel appreciated.
Voted Legendary (10 Votes)	Hehe, I'm just trying to do my part.	File:Winston - Aha, I'm just trying to do my part.ogg
I gave it my best.
Stunned
Enemy Resurrection	Enemies reengaging!	File:Winston - Enemies reengaging!.ogg
Resurrected	Haha, you're a life saver.	File:Winston - Haha, you're a life saver!.ogg

Call-Outs

Trigger	Quote	Audio
Hero Change	Winston reporting.
Sniper Sighted	Sniper! Be careful.
Enemy Sighted	Enemy detected.	File:Winston - Enemy detected.ogg
	Enemies detected!	File:Winston - Enemies detected!.ogg
Turret Sighted	Turret ahead! Use caution.	File:Winston - Turret ahead, use caution.ogg
Enemy Has a Teleporter	They have a teleporter somewhere.
	We need to locate their teleporter!	File:Winston - We need to locate their teleporter!.ogg
Teleporter Sighted	I’ve located the teleporter, destroy it!	File:Winston - I've located the teleporter, destroy it!.ogg
Ally Damaged	Behind you!	File:Winston - Behind you!.ogg
	Take cover!	File:Winston - Take cover!.ogg
In Danger	I need a hand here!	File:Winston - I need a hand here!.ogg
	I could use some help!	File:Winston - I could use some help!.ogg
	Uh, little help here?	File:Winston - Uh, little help here.ogg
Nano-Boosted	Feeling powerful!	File:Winston - Feeling powerful!.ogg
	Feeling powerful, and I'm not even angry!	File:Winston - Feeling powerful, and I'm not even angry!.ogg
	I'm feeling unstoppable!	File:Winston - I'm feeling unstoppable!.ogg
Time Running Out (Defense)	By my calculations, our defenses will hold if we redouble our efforts.	File:Winston - By my calculations, our defenses will hold.ogg
	Haha, countdown to defensive victory initiated.	File:Winston - Haha, countdown to defensive victory initiated.ogg
	Time’s running out, lets keep our defense up.	File:Winston - Time's running out, let's keep our defence up!.ogg
Time Running Out (Attack)	Uh, cursory evaluation indicates time’s running out.	File:Winston - Uh, cursory evaluation suggests time is running out.ogg
	Don’t worry, there’s still time.
	If we work together, we can still turn this around.	File:Winston - If we work together.ogg
	Tactical analysis suggests we’re running out of time. Attack!	File:Winston - Tactical analysis suggest we're running out of time, attack!.ogg
	The odds are in our favor, press the attack!	File:Winston - The odds are in our favor, press the attack!.ogg
	We’re going to lose, press the attack!	File:Winston - We're going to lose, press the attack!.ogg

Mission-Specific

Trigger	Quote	Audio
Point Contested (Defense)
Point Being Captured (Defense)	Our enemies are taking the point!	File:Winston - Our enemies are taking the point!.ogg
	We’re losing the objective!	File:Winston - We're losing the objective!.ogg
Capturing Point	I’m claiming this objective.	File:Winston - I'm claiming this objective!.ogg
	I’m on the objective. Rally to my position.	File:Winston - I'm on the objective, rally to my position.ogg
	I’ve reached the objective, let’s coordinate our efforts.	File:Winston - I've reached the objective, let's coordinate our efforts.ogg
Point Lost
Payload Stuck	Payload stalled.	File:Winston - Payload stalled!.ogg
	We can’t let the payload just sit there.	File:Winston - We can't let the payload just sit there!.ogg
	Uh, we have to get this thing moving again.	File:Winston - Uh, we have to get this thing moving again.ogg
	We need to move the payload!	File:Winston - We need to move the payload!.ogg
Escorting Payload (Attack)	Escorting the payload.	File:Winston - Escorting the payload.ogg
	You know what they say, a payload in motion stays in motion.	File:Winston - You know what they say, a payload in motion stays in motion.ogg
	Payload in transit.	File:Winston - Payload in transit.ogg
Payload Moving (Defense)	It appears the payload is moving.	File:Winston - It appears the payload is moving!.ogg
	They’re moving the payload!	File:Winston - They're moving the payload!.ogg
	We must intercept the payload.
	We need to stop the payload!	File:Winston - We need to stop the payload!.ogg

Eliminations

Trigger	Quote	Audio
Final Blow	Hmm. Survival of the fittest.
	It's only physics.	File:Winston - It's only physics.ogg
	Now you are the endangered species.	File:Winston - Now 'you' are the endagered species.ogg
	One for the archives.	File:Winston - One for the archives.ogg
	Would you like to donate your body to science?
	(Eliminating Reaper) Don't mess with my glasses.
	(Eliminating Sombra) You, stay away from my computer systems.	File:Winston - You, stay away from my computer systems.ogg
Solo Elimination
Kill Streak	I'm on a roll!	File:Winston - I'm on a roll!.ogg
	There's no stopping me!	File:Winston - There's no stopping me!.ogg
	Look out world! I'm on a rampage!	File:Winston - Look out world! I'm on a rampage!.ogg
Turret Elimination	Enemy turret neutralized.
Teleporter Elimination	Enemy teleporter destroyed.
Melee Final Blow
Witness Elimination	Great shot! Haha.	File:Winston - Great shot! 'laugh'.ogg
	Nice shot!	File:Winston - Nice shot!.ogg
	(Friendly Tracer eliminated) Tracer, no!	File:Winston - Tracer, no!.ogg
Revenge
Team Kill	Their team's down.	File:Winston - Their team's down.ogg

Communication

Wheel Option	Quote	Audio
Hello	Hello.
	Hey.	File:Winston - Hey.ogg
	Hi there.
Thank	Thanks!
	Thank you.	File:Winston - Thank you.ogg
	Thank you!	File:Winston - Thank you!.ogg
Acknowledge	Acknowledged
	Absolutely.	File:Winston - Absolutely!.ogg
	Got it.	File:Winston - Got it.ogg
	You got it.	File:Winston - You got it!.ogg
Need Healing	Need healing!	File:Winston - Need healing!.ogg
	I need healing.
	I could use some healing.
	Need armor.	File:Winston - Need armour.ogg
	I need armor!	File:Winston - I need armour!.ogg
	Need shields!
	I could use some shields.
Need a Healer	We could use a healer.
Group Up	Group up	File:Winston - Group up!.ogg
	Group up with me
	Form up	File:Winston - Form up!.ogg
Ultimate Status	My ultimate is charging.
	My ultimate is almost ready!	File:Winston - My ultimate is almost ready!.ogg
	My ultimate is ready!	File:Winston - My ultimate is ready!.ogg
	My ultimate is ready! Let's get in there.	File:Winston - My ultimate is ready, let's get in there.ogg
	I'm feeling angry!	File:Winston - I'm feeling angry!.ogg
	I'm ready to unleash my primal rage!

Voice Lines

Availability	Quote	Audio
Default	Curious.
25	*laughter* Excuse me.
	Don't get me angry.
	How embarrassing!	File:Winston - How embarrassing!.ogg
	No, I do not want a banana.
	Natural selection!	File:Winston - Natural selection!.ogg
	No monkey business.
	Did someone say peanut butter?
	Sorry about that!	File:Winston - Sorry about that!.ogg
	The power of science!	File:Winston - The power of science!.ogg
	Houston, uhh, we have a problem.
Summer Games (2016) Exclusive 25	Playtime's over.
Summer Games (2017) Exclusive 75	Oh ho ho, it's on.
Halloween Terror (2016) Exclusive 25	This is not a costume.
Halloween Terror (2017) Exclusive 75	Ooh, scary.
Winter Wonderland (2016) Exclusive 25	I uh... got you something?	File:Winston - I, uh, got you something.ogg
Winter Wonderland (2017) Exclusive 75	Party mode engaged!
Lunar New Year (2017) Exclusive 75	That was awesome!	File:Winston - That was awesome!.ogg
Lunar New Year (2018) Exclusive 75	Moon sweet home.
Overwatch Archives (2017) Exclusive 25	Have you, uh... seen my glasses?
	I have the right stuff!
Overwatch Archives (2018) Exclusive 75	Primal Punch!
Overwatch Anniversary (2017) Exclusive 25	It's my time to shine!
	Oh yeah!
Overwatch Anniversary (2018) Exclusive 75	Can't keep a good ape down.

Interactions

Hero	Quote	Audio
D.Va	D.Va: A giant gorilla! Just like in those old video games! Winston: I get that a lot.	File:D.Va - A giant gorilla Just like in those old....ogg
Lúcio	Lúcio: Winston, how's it hangin'? Winston: Uhm, okay, I guess. We got this big mission coming up-- Oh, I get it.	File:Lúcio - Winston, how's it hangin'.ogg
Genji	Winston: Genji, this is just like old times. Genji: Our paths cross for now. As to the future, we shall see.
Mei	Mei: I love your glasses, so cute! Winston: Oh, uhm, thanks. I like yours, too.	File:Mei - I love your glasses, so cute!.ogg
	Mei: *giggles* We should compare notes some time. Winston: That would be great! What's your opinion on the Toblestein's gravitational models?	File:Mei - We should compare notes some time.ogg
Pharah	Winston: Your mother was a hero to me. To all of us. Pharah: You probably knew her better than me.
Mercy	Mercy: Winston, are you experiencing any problems with your genetic therapy? Winston: Aside from a crippling addiction to peanut butter?
Reaper	Reaper: Poor Winston. Has to hide away so he doesn't scare the children. Winston: I don't even think children are afraid of you.
	Reaper: (to Winston) Still trying to play hero, monkey?
Reinhardt	Reinhardt: Ah! Winston! It's up to us to keep our comrades safe! Winston: I'll be right behind you, sir.	File:Reinhardt - Winston, It's Up To Us To Keep Our Comrades Safe.mp3
Soldier: 76	Soldier: 76: Think you can do my job, do you... Winston: Someone has to.	File:Think you can do my job do you.ogg
	Winston: Someone's going to put a stop to your illegal activities. Soldier: 76: You're one to talk! You and your friends are breaking the law, same as me.	File:You´re one to talk..ogg
Torbjörn	Torbjörn: Winston, still using that feather duster of a gun? How's that working for you? Winston: Why don't you come over here and ask that again?
Tracer	Winston: Need any adjustments to your chronal accelerator? Tracer: I think-- *mimics radio static* Hahaha! Just kidding, Winston! It works great.
	Tracer: Oh, Winston! *giggles* Got your favorite! Winston: For the last time, no more bananas!	File:Tracer - Oh, Winston! Got your favorite!.ogg
	Tracer: Winston! You're an animal! *giggles* Winston: Empirical evidence suggests I'm a real animal.	File:Tracer - Winston! You're an animal!.ogg
Wrecking Ball	Winston: Hammond? Wrecking Ball: *Squeaks*
Zarya

Map-Specific

Map	Quote	Audio
Dorado	I would kill for some tacos.
Hollywood	You know, they asked me to be in a movie once.
Horizon Lunar Colony	(Telescope) The first day or so we pointed to our countries, the third or fourth day, we where pointing to our continents. By the fifth day, we were aware of only one earth.
	They say you can never go home again.
Numbani	Ever feel like you’re just security for Doomfist’s gauntlet?	File:Winston - Ever feel like you're just security.ogg
	I’ve had some bad museum experiences in the past.	File:Winston - I've had some bad museum experiences in the past.ogg
Oasis	A city run by scientists. Smart!	File:Winston - A city run by scientists, smart.ogg
	You wouldn't believe all the science that gets done here.
Watchpoint: Gibraltar	(Attack) Sorry it's such a mess in here. I-I wasn't expecting company.	File:Winston - Sorry it's such a mess in here. I-I wasn't expecting company.ogg
	(Attack) Today’s the day. Let’s get this satellite to the launch pad.	File:Winston - Today's the day, let's get this satellite to the launch pad.ogg

Skin-Specific

Skin	Quote	Audio
Frogston or Undersea	(Jump Pack) Cannonball!
	(Jump Pack) Excuse me for diving in.
	(Jump Pack) Splashdown!
	(Respawn) Feels like I have the bends.
Yeti	This yeti's sunk.
	Snow cone? They're lemon.
	Welcome to the Himalayas.
	Yetis bounce.
	You must be confused, Harold was my mentor's name.
	People here call me an unidentified mysterious animal.
	Now is the winter of our discontent.
	Happy Holidays!	File:Winston - Happy holidays!.ogg

Event-Specific

Event	Quote	Audio
Winter Wonderland	(Hello) Season's greetings!
	(Final blow) Happy holidays!

Datamined

Quotes marked "datamined" might not exist in-game, and may be outdated. Do not take them as representative of the game in its current or future states.

Please move quotes that do exist in game to their appropriate sections above.

Trigger	Quote	Audio
Unknown	(PTR) Overwatch made mistakes in the past. I hope that we can fix them.	File:Winston - Overwatch made mistakes in the past, I hope that we can fix them.ogg
	Five, four, three, two, one.	File:Winston - Five, four, three, two, one.ogg
	In five, four, three, two, one.	File:Winston - In five, four, three, two, one.ogg
Watchpoint: Gibraltar	I got a rock... of Gibraltar!	File:Winston - I got a rock, of Gibraltar! 'laugh'.ogg
Genji (PTR)	Genji: I always liked working with you, Winston. No awkward small talk. Winston: Always liked working with you, too. You have a... great sense of humor!	File:Winston - Always liked working with you too.ogg
Soldier: 76 (PTR)	Winston: Someone's going to put a stop to your illegal activities. Soldier: 76: You're one to talk! You and your friends are breaking the law, same as me.
Zarya (PTR)	Zarya: Winston, your gun is so cute. You should try playing with some real firepower. Winston: I like to leave the heavy lifting to the professionals.	File:Winston - I like to leave the heavy lifting.ogg

Trivia

• "Feels like I have the bends." refers to decompression sickness, in which dissolved gases turn into bubbles inside the body during depressurization. The effects and symptoms can be anything from joint pain to paralysis.
• "I have the right stuff." refers to a common phrase used by former NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz, who often mentioned 'the right stuff' in when referring to attributes of his employees. Kranz was the flight director for the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission.
• "Snow cone? They're lemon." is a reference to the Abominable Snowman in the animated film Monsters Inc., in where he offers the main characters lemon snow cones by saying the same line. Also, "Welcome to the Himalayas." may also be a reference to his greeting in the same scene.
• "You must be confused, Harold was my mentor's name." is a reference to the human scientist Harold Winston from whom Winston gained his knowledge of science and human ingenuity. Harold is also very likely the origin of Winston's name. It may also be a reference to the Yeti animatronic inside Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction, who was given the same name.
• "Yetis bounce" is a reference to the Bumble, a yeti-like character from the Rankin-Bass stop-motion feature Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, when Yukon Cornelius explains at the end of the film that "Bumbles bounce."
• "Houston, uhh, we have a problem." refers to the phrase "Houston, we've had a problem here." spoken by the crew of the Apollo 13 moon flight, and the misquote "Houston, we have a problem." used in the movie Apollo 13.
• "I got a rock... of Gibraltar!" refers to the animated special It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!, where Charlie Brown complains of receiving rocks while trick-or-treating.
• "Now is the winter of our discontent" is a reference to Richard III (Act 1, Scene 1) by Shakespeare.
• "Get a load of this!" may be a reference to Dr. Eggman in the 1999 video game Sonic Adventure.
• 'How Embarssing" might be an english translation for the term "Yare Yare Daze" which is famously said by Jotaro Kujo from the anime series Jojo's Bizzare Adventure.
• D.Va's reaction to Winston most likely alludes to the classic 1981 Nintendo game Donkey Kong, the title character of which is a giant gorilla.