You Can Play Freja Early in Overwatch 2

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Overwatch 2 players can play Freja early before her debut in Season 16 and here’s how to do it.

During the Spotlight event, it was unveiled that Overwatch 2 will soon introduce a new character called Freja. Her abilities and swift mobility were demonstrated, showcasing her potential. Originating from Denmark, this former respected search and rescue operative is poised to join the team as a Damage Per Second (DPS) hero in Season 16.

Even though it’s some time off until then, Blizzard has already released a trailer featuring her hero, offering fans additional details about her backstory to fuel anticipation. Fortunately, you won’t need to wait for Season 16 to start playing her.

If you’re eager to play the character Freja ahead of schedule, Blizzard has given you an opportunity! Here’s a simple guide on how you can get an early access:

1. Log in to your Battle.net account and navigate to the Heroes of the Storm game page.
2. Check for any updates or announcements regarding Freja’s early release.
3. Follow the instructions provided to download and install the latest update.
4. Once the update is complete, launch the game, and you should be able to access Freja!

Enjoy playing with the new character!

How to play Freja early in Overwatch 2 Season 15

To get a chance to play Freja early, make sure you sign in to Overwatch 2 anytime between March 21 and March 24, 2025. During these days, you’ll find her in the Hero Selection screen under the DPS category.

The given schedule indicates that she’ll be accessible for interaction exclusively over weekends before her debut in Season 16. Based on the countdown provided by the in-game Battle Pass timer, this event is expected to occur on April 22, 2025.

To keep you in the loop, here’s everything that devs have released about the hero so far:

  • March 19: Freja Hero Trailer
  • March 20: Freja Motion Comic
  • March 21: Freja Gameplay Trailer
  • March 21-24: Freja Hero Trial

Freja abilities and perks

As an avid admirer, I’d like to share that Freja wields a crossbow capable of launching explosive bolts, inflicting significant damage over time following a brief delay. What sets it apart is its ability to fire rapid-succession bolts as well.

Due to her exceptional skills, she’s capable of swiftly jumping high into the air and changing her trajectory mid-flight, which makes her quite agile and versatile.

Similar to other characters, Freja too comes with both minor and significant benefits, which you can pick as the game advances. Here’s a rundown of her full kit for your perusal.

Abilities

Revdraw Crossbow (primary fire)

  • Rapidly fire automatic bolts.

Take Aim (secondary fire)

  • Slow down your momentum to take aim with a high speed explosive bolt. Using Quick Dash refreshes Take Aim.

Quick Dash

  • Vault in the direction you’re moving and refresh Take Aim.

Updraft

  • Launch upward with a gust of wind.

Bounty Hunting (Passive)

  • Every 5 Killing Blows, gain bonus ultimate charge.

Bola Shot (Ultimate)

  • Fire an explosive bola. Hitting an enemy wraps them up and pulls in other nearby enemies.

Perks

Minor

  • Tracking Bolt: Enemies hit by three regular bolts in quick succession are revealed for four seconds.
  • Bounty Collection: Eliminations grant 2% Ultimate charge. Killing blows grant 4%.

Major

  • Ready to Hunt: Updraft grants a temporary free use of Quick Dash.
  • Job’s Done: After getting killing blows on five unique enemy players, permanently reduce the cooldown of Take Aim by 20%.

With your newfound ability to start playing Freja ahead of time, ensure you don’t overlook the exciting challenges and benefits that come with the LE SSERAFIM event. Additionally, discover methods to acquire the complimentary Frozen Seer Lifeweaver skin, and keep an eye on updates regarding the forthcoming hero, Aqua.

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2025-03-21 06:52