How to Unlock Kiriko After the Battle Pass
To unlock Kiriko after the Battle Pass, players can complete seven challenges that revolve around winning games with Support heroes and mastering Kiriko’s abilities in the Practice Range, or they can purchase her from the in-game shop for 900 Overwatch Coins. The challenges include Wins for Kiriko, where players must win 35 games queued as All Roles or playing Support heroes in Quick Play, Competitive, or No Limits, as well as Practice Kunai Crits, which requires getting two critical hits with Kiriko’s Kunai.
Unlocking Kiriko: A Detailed Guide
Understanding the Challenges
The challenges are designed to test players’ skills and knowledge of Kiriko’s abilities, and completion of these challenges will reward players with the new hero.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you get Kiriko after the season ends? Yes, players can unlock Kiriko via the Challenge for her starting in Overwatch 2 Season 2.
- Why is Kiriko unavailable in Competitive Play? Kiriko is unavailable in Competitive Play for two weeks after her release, allowing players to get used to her abilities and playstyle.
- How long does it take to unlock Kiriko for free? A dedicated player would be able to unlock Kiriko in two weeks, assuming they play Overwatch for a minimum of 38.75 hours per week.
- Do returning players get Kiriko for free? Yes, players who already have Overwatch will have Kiriko unlocked for free when Overwatch 2 launches in early access.
- Can I play Kiriko without the Battle Pass? Yes, as long as you log in by December 5, you’ll receive a Founder’s Pack, which includes instant access to Kiriko without needing to buy the premium Battle Pass.
- What happens if you don’t get Kiriko from the Battle Pass? If you choose not to purchase the premium Battle Pass and obtain Kiriko immediately, you can still earn her as a free reward upon reaching tier 55 in Season One.
- How long will Kiriko be disabled? Kiriko will be disabled for two weeks after her release, as is the case with all new heroes.
- Can I just buy Kiriko? Yes, Kiriko is available to buy from the in-game shop for 900 Overwatch Coins.
- Did they change Kiriko? Yes, Overwatch 2 Season 6 brings hero adjustments, including nerfs to Kiriko and Mercy, shaking up the meta.
- When can I play Kiriko in Competitive Play? You can play Kiriko in Competitive Play starting on the week of October 18th, 2022, just around two weeks after OW2 released.
- How do you unlock Kiriko with 35 wins? To unlock Kiriko, win 35 games queued as All Roles or playing Support heroes in Quick Play, No Limits, or Competitive Play.
- How do I get Amaterasu Kiriko? To unlock the mythic Amaterasu Kiriko skin, a player will need the premium version of the Overwatch 2 Season 3 Battle Pass.
- How much XP does it take to unlock Kiriko? In total, that means you’ll need around 550,000 experience points, as you need to hit level 55 in the Battle Pass to unlock Kiriko without the premium option.
- Do Overwatch 1 players get to keep Kiriko? Overwatch 1 players will have access to all the skins, voice lines, and other cosmetics they unlocked in the original game, and they will also get access to new Support hero Kiriko immediately.
- Is Kiriko free in unranked? Kiriko will be instantly unlocked if a premium Season One battle pass is purchased; otherwise, new Overwatch players will have to unlock her through the free pass.