How long to unlock heroes in OW2?

To unlock all heroes in OW2, players must complete around 150 games to eventually have every character from the original game unlocked, which can take approximately 12 hours per hero and around 48 hours on average to unlock all the “DLC” heroes. The unlocking process is designed as a tutorial-like system to slowly acclimatize new players to the Overwatch 2 system without overwhelming them with all 35 heroes at once.

Unlocking Heroes in OW2

Understanding the Unlocking Process

The unlocking process in OW2 is straightforward, with new players needing to complete a certain number of games to access the original heroes.

FAQs

1. How many hours to unlock all OW2 characters? It takes about 12 hours per hero, considering each game averages 10 minutes and players have a 50/50 win rate to reach the 35 win mark.
2. How long does it take to unlock everything in OW2? Unlocking everything in OW2, including 2000+ legacy items, would take approximately 327 years if relying solely on free coins from weekly challenges.
3. Why are some OW2 heroes locked? New Overwatch 2 players will find heroes locked when first logging in, but they can be unlocked by spending time and effort in the game.
4. How long to get to level 55 in OW2? Reaching level 55 on the battle pass can take many players upwards of 50 hours.
5. What is the fastest way to unlock characters in OW2? For new players, the only way to unlock the remaining heroes is by playing the game, completing around 150 games.
6. What happens after tier 80 OW2? After level 80, players can only unlock Prestige Titles until level 200, after which there are no more rewards for leveling up.
7. Does OW2 Battle Pass unlock all heroes? New heroes are available on the free track of the Battle Pass, typically debuting every alternate season.
8. Why are my own heroes locked? This issue occurs when the game incorrectly identifies an account as new, trying to make the player go through the Overwatch 2 First-Time User Experience (FTUE) tutorial.
9. Is Kiriko free for OW1 players? Kiriko is free for players who own the original Overwatch.
10. Will Kiriko be free later? Players can unlock Kiriko via a challenge starting in Overwatch 2 Season 2 if they miss her in the first season.
11. Do I have to buy Kiriko? Kiriko, along with Sojourn and Junker Queen, can be unlocked for free by completing certain challenges.
12. How to unlock Ramattra for free? Ramattra can be unlocked for free by reaching Tier 45 on Overwatch 2’s Season 2 Battle Pass.
13. What is the average age of OW2 players? The average age of an Overwatch player in OW1 is 32.3 years, and in OW2, it’s 30.9 years.
14. How much does it cost to unlock everything in Overwatch 2? Unlocking every legacy cosmetic in Overwatch 2 would cost approximately $12,080.69.
15. Can you rank up from losing in OW2? Players can rank up in OW2 by winning games, with their rank adjusting every 7 wins or 20 losses, and thanks to the Season 3 update, this adjustment now happens every 5 wins or 15 losses.