Overwatch 2: How to Unlock Every Hero

With a grand total of 38 characters available for play in Overwatch 2, there's a vast array of heroes to explore and unlock. If you're wondering how to assemble your full roster of heroes, read on to discover the methods to achieve this feat.

Whether you're a seasoned Overwatch veteran or a newcomer to the franchise, you'll kick off your Overwatch 2 journey with the following heroes:

• Lucio
• Mercy
• Moira
• Orisa
• Pharah
• Reinhardt
• Reaper
• Soldier 76
• Torbjorn
• Tracer
• Widowmaker
• Winston
• Zarya

Unlocking Heroes in Overwatch 2

Unveiling the complete hero ensemble in Overwatch 2 involves participating in a fair number of matches. For some of the newer heroes, such as Junker Queen, the path to unlocking them takes a slightly different route.

For the majority of heroes, your quest involves engaging in matches, which in turn fulfills the challenges associated with each character. These challenges vary in complexity, ranging from straightforward ones to more time-consuming endeavors, like the case of Baptiste. After completing four matches, each subsequent victory will count as two, streamlining your progress over time.

As for heroes introduced in Overwatch 2, their unlock conditions center around completing hero-specific challenges. These challenges are accessible within the challenges section under the hero tab.

Many of the challenges across heroes are quite similar, generally requiring you to utilize all their abilities within the practice range. The challenging aspect comes in the form of having to secure 35 victories while queued in either All Roles or the specific role assigned to the hero.

Furthermore, if you prefer not to tackle the challenges, Blizzard provides an alternative via hero starter packs. These packs grant immediate access to the Overwatch 2 heroes.

Below is a breakdown of how to unlock each hero in Overwatch 2:

These are all the heroes currently featured in Overwatch 2, along with the roles they represent and the methods to unlock them.