Kiriko Overwatch 2: Release date, abilities, and more
As the Overwatch 2 community awaits the release of the game's latest iteration, Blizzard unveils their newest addition to the roster of Heroes. Kiriko, a Japanese Support Hero, will be the 35th playable character that the Overwatch playerbase can enjoy during their in-game endeavors.
Kiriko will be made available to the Overwatch 2 playerbase when the game releases on October 4, 2022. Players who own Overwatch 1 will have free immediate access to the new Hero, whereas new players will have other means of unlocking the Hero for free.
Overwatch fans all over the world have been longing for the release of a new Support Hero, with Baptiste's release in February 2019 being the most recent addition to the Support roster.
Kiriko and her Kitsune companion will add a fresh touch to the roster of Support Heroes. With an ability toolkit that significantly aids teammates in times of crisis, Kiriko is a Hero that the Overwatch community will enjoy picking as their Support choice in various matchmaking modes.
Primary Fire: Healing Ofuda
The newest Support Hero in Overwatch 2 arrives with a highly effective primary fire that can heal nearby allies. Upon using Healing Ofuda, Kiriko releases a set of five Japanese leaflets that can be directed towards nearby allies, healing them on contact.
Secondary Fire: Kunai
Kiriko's secondary fire, Kunai, is her only damage-dealing ability. She can use a set of 12 kunai, which, upon firing, can deal substantial damage to the head and minor damage to the body. The reload motion will be initiated after the set of 12 kunai have been depleted.
Passive ability: Wall Climb
Kiriko is also equipped with a passive ability that allows her to climb walls, similar to the Japanese Hero's DPS counterparts, Hanzo and
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