The three new heroes, Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko, will debut in Overwatch 2 on October 4. Kiriko will be hidden behind a Battle Pass at launch, but players can pay $10 USD for the Premium Battle Pass to play as her right away. But you can unlock Kiriko and other heroes for free in the game too.
This guide will show how to unlock heroes for free in Overwatch 2.
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Unlocking Heroes without Battle Pass
Can we really unlock heroes without the battle pass in Overwatch 2?
The answer to this is Yes! However, not everyone may be able to get on the free track of the Battle Pass.
When players found out they would have to pay for new heroes in Overwatch 2, many of them were upset because in the previous series, Overwatch, new heroes were automatically added and available to all players for free. However, even though players will have to pay for the new heroes in Overwatch 2, they will still be able to get them for free.
If you are trying to get on the free track of the Battle Pass in Season 1, you can unlock Kiriko at level 55. Players will receive a little advantage by playing with a friend. However, it’s unclear how long it will take to level up the Battle Pass. So, if you want Kiriko as quickly as possible, choose a friend and go through the different levels with him.
You can use Overwatch Coins to unlock heroes outright. You can earn Overwatch Coins by completing weekly and daily challenges. Additionally, if you have 1,000 Overwatch Coins saved up, you can purchase a Battle Pass and receive the new hero immediately, plus other rewards.
This concludes our guide on unlocking heroes for free in Overwatch 2. So stay focused and play the game right at its start. Plus, read our other guides to get all the important info regarding Overwatch 2.