How to unlock Mei in Overwatch 2: Abilities, class, and more explained
Overwatch 2 is currently in its second week after release, as Activision Blizzard enjoys another successful title that brings in fresh new players under their umbrella. Unlike the original, the sequel is a free-to-play game, just one of many changes the developer has made, which significantly impacts the status quo.
Even certain heroes in-game have received certain changes from the original as they return for the sequel. Mei is one such hero whose abilities have received some significant reworks to keep her more in line with the new gameplay.
This guide for Overwatch 2 will take you through the various abilities available as a part of Mei’s kit, her class, and her role in the team. If you’re looking to get a better understanding of the hero before you play her in a game, read on below for more information.
If Overwatch 2 is your first entry into this game series, you’ll find that you only have access to 15 heroes when you start it for the first time. To unlock the remaining heroes, you’ll need to play through a total of 150 games, and along the way, you’ll be rewarded with certain characters at specific milestones.
If you’re looking to unlock Mei, you’ll need to participate in 70 online games, following which she will become accessible as a playable character. You might be able to unlock her slightly earlier if you’re winning the matches, as a win counts as double.
Mei is a damage class hero in Overwatch 2 and comes with the role's brand new passive ability, which allows her to gain a 25% increase to movement and reload speed for 1.5 seconds after eliminating an enemy hero.
As a damage hero, Mei’s role in the team is to go on the offensive and secure as many kills as possible. Her abilities are similarly designed to deal
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