The entire new heroes coming to Overwatch 2 is not going to be instantly playable at launch, and that is since you'll must unlock them on the free observe of the sport's battle go.
Overwatch business chief and vp of Blizzard Jon Spector revealed this on Twitter final evening following leaks and rumors that said the brand new heroes would must be unlocked within the battle go, which is a paid premium go that rewards gamers for leveling up by it akin to passes seen in Fortnite and different video games. That is partly true in that sure, new heroes will must be unlocked by the battle go however Spector clarified on Twitter that these heroes can be on the free observe of the battle go.
"Addressing some incomplete info posted early about our Overwatch 2 Battle Pass – we'll be sharing all details ahead of launch, but want to confirm that new Overwatch 2 heroes will be available on the free track of the Battle Pass."
Addressing some incomplete data posted early about our Overwatch 2 Battle Go – we'll be sharing all particulars forward of launch, however wish to affirm that new Overwatch 2 heroes can be obtainable on the free observe of the Battle Go. — Jon Spector (@Spex_J) September 8, 2022
As you'll be able to see, you will not must pay any cash to unlock the brand new heroes in Overwatch 2. Nonetheless, it may nonetheless take a while to unlock these heroes relying on the place they're on the free observe. Solely time will inform however luckily, we do not have to attend an excessive amount of longer to seek out out as a result of Overwatch 2 is out Oct. 4.
Within the meantime, examine how Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Overwatch will come to Xbox Sport Go after which take a look at why we predict Overwatch 2 looks like a totally completely different sport. Examine how cross-progression is coming to Overwatch 2 after that.
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