Overwatch 2's launch roster is composed of 35 Heroes, and many players will undoubtedly be interested in having access to all of them. While the process by which Heroes are earned is not particularly complex, it can be quite time-consuming, especially for players that are brand new to the franchise. This guide is here to provide full details on how to unlock all the Heroes in Overwatch 2, including the game's three new Heroes: Junker Queen, Sojourn, and Kiriko.
To note, owners of the original Overwatch will have access to its 32 Heroes immediately upon starting their time with Overwatch 2. Additionally, these players will unlock both Junker Queen and Sojourn simply by logging in before the game's second season ends in February 2023. As such, veterans of the franchise only need to concern themselves with unlocking Kiriko and are advised to skip the first two sections of this guide, which are aimed at new players.
Overwatch 2: How to Unlock Overwatch Heroes
For those players that never owned Overwatch, the first step toward unlocking its Heroes in Overwatch 2 is to complete the tutorial. When that is done, fans will unlock the following 13 Heroes, which can then be taken into multiplayer matches:
- Lucio
- Mercy
- Moira
- Orisa
- Pharah
- Reaper
- Reinhardt
- Soldier 76
- Torbjorn
- Tracer
- Widowmaker
- Winston
- Zarya
With the first 13 Heroes unlocked, players can set their sights on the remaining 19. To earn these Heroes, Overwatch fans must complete "challenges," which are simply to participate in designated numbers of matches. For full clarity, here are the number of matches that are required for unlocking each Hero, and it is important to note that wins count as two matches after Ana has been obtained:
|
Hero |
Matches to Unlock (Wins Count As 2) |
|
Genji |
1 |
|
D.Va |
2 |
|
Cassidy |
3 |
|
Ana |
4 |
|
Hanzo |
9 |
|
Junkrat |
12 |
|
Roadhog |
15 |
|
Symmetra |
20 |
|
Zenyatta |
25 |
|
Bastion |
30 |
|
Sigma |
40 |
|
Ashe |
50 |
|
Brigitte |
60 |
|
Mei |
70 |
|
Doomfist |
85 |
|
Baptiste |
100 |
|
Sombra |
115 |
|
Wrecking Ball |
130 |
|
Echo |
150 |
Overwatch 2: How to Unlock Junker Queen and Sojourn
As previously noted, Junker Queen and Sojourn will be awarded to original Overwatch players that log into Overwatch 2 before the end of Season 2. These two new Heroes will also be given to brand-new players simply for completing the game's tutorial and some quickplay matches, though that will only be true until end of the first season on December 5. After these periods have lapsed, fans will be required to purchase Junker Queen and Sojourn through the in-game shop or unlock them by completing challenges that have yet to be detailed.
Overwatch 2: How to Unlock Kiriko
Kiriko is the final Hero that is currently available in Overwatch 2, and she is unlocked through the Season 1 Battle Pass. More specifically, free-to-play players will receive Kiriko upon reaching tier 55, and fans that opt to pursue this path should focus their efforts on completing challenges. Alternatively, players can unlock Kiriko immediately by purchasing the Premium Battle Pass for 1,000 Overwatch Coins.
Overwatch 2 is free-to-play for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.