Overwatch 2

All Upcoming Heroes

All Upcoming Heroes
At present, there will be a new Tank Hero released in December with more heroes coming in 2023 for Overwatch 2. Read on to learn when they'll be released, who was most recently released, and all previously unreleased heroes!

All New and Upcoming Heroes
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Upcoming Heroes and Release Dates

New Heroes in December and in 2023

Overwatch 2 - 2022 Content Roadmap

As per the Overwatch 2 Dev Roadmap, not only do they plan to release new content with each season, but also release new heroes. The first on the roster seems to be a Tank Hero. No other info has been given so far, but we can expect to hear more about them closer to December.

In addition to that, it looks like they're planning to release a number of new heroes in the next year too!

Content Roadmap: All Upcoming Updates

Mauga Possibly Released in 2023

Mauga Icon Overwatch 2

Mauga is a character introduced in the short story, What You Left Behind, featuring Baptiste. He and Baptiste worked in Talon together before Winston recalled Overwatch.

They worked together for a time in What You Left Behind, but after Baptiste had double crossed him, Mauga was left to the ruins of their firefight.

Mauga as a Playable Hero

Mauga Overwatch 2
Source: What You Left Behind (Short Story)

While Mauga was originally meant to be one of the heroes on the Overwatch roster as a Tank, it was later decided his kit didn't match him and he was put aside for future development.

Recently Released Overwatch 2 Heroes

All New Heroes

All Recently Released Heroes
Overwatch 2 - KirikoKiriko
Support
Overwatch 2 - Junker QueenJunker Queen
Tank
Overwatch 2 - SojournSojourn
Damage

At present, 3 new heroes have been introduced to Overwatch 2 as part of the October release!

The first was Sojourn, a cybernetic soldier who takes the role of Damage. Second, is Junker Queen, the fighter queen of Junkertown who plays a Tank. The last is Kiriko, a Support hero and protector of her city, who wields the power of her kunai and the Fox spirit.

These are 3 of the 35 different heroes that can be played in Overwatch 2. Check out our list to see the rest!

All Characters: List of Heroes

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