Overwatch 2 characters locked: All you need to know

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Overwatch 2 is finally available for everyone to play. Blizzard launched the game globally on October 4 at noon PDT. It was released as a free-to-play game starting with the official launch, unlike its predecessor, Overwatch, which was a paid title.

Many new players are flocking to Blizzard’s latest in multiple folds. Seasoned players and Overwatch fans are surely returning to the new game and have been granted cosmetic migration perks. All the heroes and maps from the prequel will make their way into Overwatch 2 with some additional content.

For all the new Overwatch 2 players, the heroes will be locked when first logging in. But they can be easily unlocked by spending a little time and effort in the game. This article will list all the heroes and their unlocking criteria for Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 is a unique First Person Shooter game that Blizzard Entertainment recently launched. Its predecessor came out in the early years of 2016 and had successfully gained a reputation for itself in the esports scene. A large community also grew under Overwatch’s umbrella resulting in the widespread support and love that the title gets.

Here is a list of all the heroes available to play from the beginning of Overwatch 2 by default.

There are 20 more heroes in the game that will stay locked during the first login by new players. These characters can be unlocked easily, and it does not take long. New players who stick to the game for a while can gain access to these locked heroes quickly.

Here is a list of all locked heroes and a brief description of how to unlock them.

It is also important to note for all new players a win grants double XP points gain that greatly helps in quickly leveling up the Battle Pass. Many gifts are also available