During the Overwatch Spotlight event, it was revealed that two entirely new characters will be joining the game at a later date, as announced by Overwatch.
On February 12, Overwatch hosted an Overwatch Showcase, providing a sneak peek at upcoming changes such as a revamped “Perk” system which promises to significantly alter gameplay dynamics, and the reintroduction of loot boxes.
As rival games from Marvel hot on its tail, Blizzard pulled out all the stops, unveiling numerous surprises, among which were the introduction of the next two playable characters set to join the game within a couple of months.
The next two Overwatch heroes revealed
In Season 16, the upcoming character joining us is a Damage hero named Freja, who was previously a search-and-rescue operative with Overwatch. After the organization disbanded, she took up bounty hunting instead. She will be the 19th Damage hero to appear, following Venture who debuted in Season 10.
Get set for the upcoming Overwatch 2 characters who are introducing some extraordinary new skills to the battlefield that you definitely won’t want to overlook! 💥
Join Senior Narrative Designer, Jude Stacey, for an exclusive glimpse into Freja’s abilities and catch a glimpse of Season 18’s Hero, referred to as Aqua ✨
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) February 12, 2025
Equipped with a crossbow and a menacing cloak, Freya is known as one of the most proficient champions in the game. Her skills, which include explosive arrows and high agility, are particularly rewarding for those who excel at accuracy and strategy. Players who appreciate characters similar to Widowmaker, Sojourn, or Hanzo might find her an excellent choice. Although she won’t be available until Season 16, Overwatch is planning a short playtest to give players a sneak peek of the character.
The Overwatch squad unveiled their new hero, code-named “Aqua.” From his design sketches, it appears that this character has the ability to manipulate water, and he carries a staff as a weapon.
As an enthusiastic fan, I can’t help but speculate about the upcoming hero from Blizzard! Although they haven’t disclosed the hero’s official name or role yet, many players are anticipating that this newcomer might fill a support position as it currently has the fewest heroes in the game. Excitingly, Aqua is set to debut in Season 18, and if past patterns hold true, we might even get a sneak peek during the playtest for the character in the season before! Over the next few months, I’m eagerly awaiting more details on this hero to be revealed.
Prior to Freja’s launch, players will have a fresh perspective of Overwatch as the “Perks” system is introduced during Season 15, set to begin operation on February 18.
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2025-02-12 22:50