Overwatch 2's New Hero Freja Revealed: Crossbow-Wielding Bounty Hunter Joins the Roster

Overwatch 2's New Hero Freja Revealed: Crossbow-Wielding Bounty Hunter Joins the Roster

By Marcus Chen

February 19, 2025 at 07:32 PM

3D character wearing winter clothes

3D character wearing winter clothes

Overwatch 2's newest hero Freja will join the game as a DPS character in Season 16. A former search and rescue operative turned bounty hunter, Freja brings precision-based gameplay with her signature Revdraw Crossbow.

Woman aims high-tech crossbow

Woman aims high-tech crossbow

Freja's abilities include:

  • Revdraw Crossbow: Rapid-fire bolts for consistent damage
  • Take Aim: High-speed explosive bolt for area damage
  • Quick Dash: Directional mobility with instant explosive bolt reload
  • Updraft: Vertical mobility for tactical positioning
  • Ultimate - Bola Shot: Explosive that binds enemies and pulls in nearby targets

Players can try Freja during a free trial weekend in Season 15, before her official launch in Season 16 (April 2025).

Anime character wielding magical staff

Anime character wielding magical staff

Additionally, Blizzard teased Hero 44, codenamed "Aqua" - a Chinese character with water-based abilities that will launch in Season 18 (August/September 2025). Aqua's role remains unannounced, but they promise to bring innovative battlefield manipulation mechanics.

2025 will also introduce several new features to Overwatch 2:

  • New Perks system
  • Third-person "Stadium" mode
  • Return of loot boxes

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