Do Original Overwatch Owners Get Anything?
Original Overwatch owners do get some exclusive benefits, including the Founder’s Pack which unlocks epic skins, an exclusive founder’s icon, and instant access to new heroes like Kiriko, as long as they log in to the game before the end of Season 2 in February 2023. These benefits are a way for Blizzard Entertainment to show appreciation for the loyalty and support of original Overwatch players.
FAQs About Original Overwatch Owners Benefits
General Benefits
- What do old Overwatch owners get?: Old Overwatch owners get to carry over all their skins and cosmetics to Overwatch 2, along with a new item pack, and they will have all heroes from the original game unlocked.
- Do Overwatch 1 owners get anything?: Yes, Overwatch 1 owners get the Founder’s Pack for free, which includes a couple of skins, an icon, and instant access to new heroes.
Access to New Heroes
- Do Overwatch 1 owners get all heroes?: Yes, original Overwatch account holders will have kept their access to all the heroes from the original game, and they also get Kiriko for free.
- Do Overwatch 1 owners get Ramattra for free?: No, unlike Kiriko, original Overwatch owners won’t get Ramattra right away and need to either pay for the premium pass or reach level 55 on the free pass.
Battle Pass and Founder’s Pack
- Do OW1 owners get Battle Pass for free?: No, there is no free Battle Pass for owning Overwatch 1.
- What do Overwatch 1 owners get in Overwatch 2?: Overwatch 1 owners get to carry over their progression, skins, and cosmetics, and they will have access to all heroes from the original game.
- Will original Overwatch owners get a free Founder’s Pack?: Yes, existing Overwatch players prior to Overwatch 2’s free-to-play launch will score a free Founder’s Pack.
Unlocking Heroes
- How to unlock all heroes in Overwatch 2 if you have Overwatch 1?: Players who own Overwatch 1 will have all heroes from the original game unlocked, but new heroes like Ramattra need to be unlocked through the Battle Pass or by reaching a certain level.
- How to unlock Ramattra for free?: Ramattra can be unlocked for free by reaching Tier 45 on Overwatch 2’s Season 2 Battle Pass.
Game Progression and Rewards
- Do OverWatch owners get rewards in OverWatch 2?: Yes, players who own the original Overwatch will also receive Kiriko through their Founder’s Pack.
- What happens if I own OverWatch 1 on disc?: If you have OverWatch 1 on disc, OverWatch 2 would automatically be downloaded, but would require the original OverWatch disc to play it.
Hero-Specific Information
- Was Kiriko in Overwatch 1?: No, Kiriko was introduced in Overwatch 2.
- Can you unlock Kiriko in Season 2?: Yes, Kiriko can be unlocked in Overwatch 2 by completing seven challenges.
Gameplay and Heroes
- Who is the easiest hero to play in Overwatch?: Bastion is considered one of the easiest heroes to play, as it is a walking machine gun.
- Who is the youngest hero in Overwatch?: The youngest human hero is Illari (18) and the youngest non-human is Orisa (1), while the oldest hero is Sigma (64).