Lucio debuted as a support hero in Blizzard's Overwatch in 2016, a Brazilian DJ and freedom fighter whose sonic amplifier lets him switch between healing and speed auras. His Crossfade speed aura and Amp It Up ability became central to coordinated team pushes, especially in early competitive play. Clips of the boost cue spread through gameplay videos, Twitch streams and meme edits, where creators borrowed the short musical hit outside the game to signal instant acceleration. It remains popular because the sound is recognisable, optimistic and tightly tied to movement.