Overwatch 2 Heroes Will Now Be Free at Launch

In a recent developer update, game director Aaron Keller announced that Overwatch 2 heroes will now be free upon their release. This change will begin at the start of Season 10, Venture which will begin in April. According to Keller, players will no longer need to purchase the premium battle pass to unlock new characters when they release or get them through the free battle pass. This change will also include all previous Overwatch 2 heroes. “Heroes are one of the most exciting additions to the game and we want all of our players to have immediate access to them when they launch,” said Keller, “which is why I’m thrilled to share that Venture and all future heroes will be free for all players when they launch. Starting with Venture, heroes will no longer be unlocked through the Battle Pass. This includes all previous Overwatch 2 heroes.”

The game’s details via the publisher:

Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate five-versus-five battlefield brawl. Team up with friends and dive into the reimagined player-versus-player experience as a time-jumping freedom fighter, a beat-dropping battlefield DJ, or one of over 30 other unique heroes as you battle it out around the globe.

Key Features 

35 Heroes, 22 Maps, and Six Game Modes – Lead the charge, ambush your enemies, or aid your allies as one of 35 distinct heroes. Take them into battle across 22 futuristic maps inspired by real-world locations, and master six unique game modes.

Season One is Now Live – New heroes, maps, and game modes will be added in seasonal updates every nine weeks. Drop into Season One and unlock the latest hero, Kiriko, and over 20 tiers of completely free rewards on the Battle Pass. Purchase the Premium Battle Pass to unlock even more cosmetic rewards including the all-new Cyber Demon Genji Mythic skin, legendary skins, sprays, voice lines, weapon charms, and more!

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