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Here is everything we know about the new and returning heroes in Overwatch 2. Some of your favorite heroes are back!

Overwatch 2 is a sci-fi hero shooter in development by Blizzard Entertainment, the company behind the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo series. It’s famous for its versatility when it comes to sequels, with gamers from the prior game, Overwatch, keeping crossplay multiplayer with those from the sequel.

Whether you plan to buy Overwatch 2 or continue with the previous game, you’ll be able to play PvP with players from both. However, Overwatch 2 will be mostly focused on PvE story missions. Following their successful character cinematic cutscenes, which have constantly proven to be significant hits with the community, expect this game to place a greater emphasis on fascinating locations and mythology. Here is everything we know about the heroes in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 Heroes

Sojurn New Hero

Sojourn, as a former Overwatch Captain, possesses powers that allow her to organize, lead, and execute attacks against her opponents. Sojourn provides a distinct mid-range gameplay experience as well as a kit brimming with tremendous mobility and weaponry. The railgun’s primary firing is a fast projectile that generates energy when it hits something. Sojourn’s primary generates energy, which charges up her secondary. A gameplay trailer for Sojourn was also released, featuring more of this hero’s new moves. Aside from some brain enhancements, her legs look to be greatly improved.

Sojurn in Overwatch 2
Sojurn in Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 DPS Heroes

The amount of DPS characters equals the sum of the other two roles. These characters, as their name implies, are intended to be the team’s damage dealers. These characters, whether armed with machine guns, rocket launchers, or shotguns, can annihilate enemies faster than any other role.

  • Ashe
  • Echo
  • Tracer
  • Reaper
  • Phara
  • McCree
  • Soldier: 76
  • Genji
  • Sombra
  • Doomfist
  • Widowmaker
  • Torbjorn
  • Hanzo
  • Bastion
  • Junkrat
  • Mei
  • Symmetra

Overwatch 2 Support Heroes

These are required for healing, boosting, and debuffing the opponent. They aren’t useless in a fight, but they aren’t meant to be on the front lines on their own. They are sometimes seen as the game’s unsung heroes, ensuring that everyone else on the squad can carry out their responsibilities.

  • Ana
  • Baptiste
  • Brigitte
  • Lucio
  • Mercy
  • Moira
  • Zenyatta
Overwatch 2 characters
Overwatch 2 characters

Overwatch 2 Tank Heroes

These characters are built to take a large amount of damage while destabilizing the enemy’s positioning and choke points. Tanks thrive when your team needs to capture a point by drawing aggro, shielding damage, and allowing the DPS characters to pick off the enemy.

  • D.Va
  • Orisa
  • Reinhardt
  • Roadhog
  • Sigma
  • Winston
  • Wrecking Ball
  • Zarya

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