What do Overwatch 1 owners get?

Overwatch 1 owners get a Founder’s Pack which includes two epic skins, instant access to Junker Queen, Sojourn, & Kiriko, and other cosmetic items, as long as they logged in to their account before the end of Season Two. This Founder’s Pack is a special reward for loyal players who have been part of the Overwatch community since the first game, providing them with exclusive content and a head start in Overwatch 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Do Overwatch 1 owners get all characters? – If you owned Overwatch 1, then you’ll have access to every hero except for Kiriko, who is only unlocked through the Battle Pass or the Founder’s Pack.
2. Do Overwatch 1 players get new characters free? – Overwatch 1 players get Kiriko for free through the Founder’s Pack, but other new characters like Ramattra are only accessible through the Battle Pass or by reaching level 55 on the free pass.
3. Do original Overwatch owners get anything? – Yes, original Overwatch owners receive a Founder’s Pack with exclusive content, including skins, icons, and instant access to certain heroes.

Access and Ownership

4. Do Overwatch 1 owners get Overwatch 2 for free? – Overwatch 2 is free-to-play for everyone, regardless of whether they owned Overwatch 1 or not.
5. Do Overwatch 1 owners get rewards in Overwatch 2? – Yes, Overwatch 1 owners get rewards in Overwatch 2, including the Founder’s Pack and access to all heroes except for those locked behind the Battle Pass.
6. What do the original owners get in Overwatch 2? – Original owners get a Founder’s Pack, access to most heroes, and exclusive cosmetic items.

Characters and Progression

7. Do Overwatch 1 players get all characters for free? – Overwatch 1 players have access to most characters, but some, like Ramattra, are behind the Battle Pass or require progression to unlock.
8. How many playable characters are in Overwatch 1? – The original Overwatch game featured 32 playable characters, known as heroes.
9. Do you get Kiriko if you own Overwatch 1? – Yes, Kiriko is included in the Founder’s Pack for Overwatch 1 owners, but must be redeemed before the end of Season Two.

Game Access and Revenue

10. Is Overwatch 2 worth playing? – Opinions are divided, but many find Overwatch 2 to be a good game, especially for first-time players.
11. Did Overwatch 2 cost money? – Overwatch 2 is free-to-play, with optional purchases for cosmetics and the premium Battle Pass.
12. Is Overwatch 1 still playable? – Unfortunately, the original Overwatch is no longer playable as a standalone game.

Cosmetics and Progress

13. Do Overwatch 1 players keep their skins? – Yes, Overwatch 1 players can keep the skins they earned in the original game, which are carried over to Overwatch 2.
14. How much does it cost to unlock all Overwatch 2 characters? – For new players, characters can be unlocked by playing the game, with around 150 games needed to unlock all original heroes, or through the Battle Pass.
15. Are Overwatch 2 characters paid? – Some Overwatch 2 characters, like Ramattra, are initially locked behind the Battle Pass or require progression to unlock, but can be accessed without direct purchase by advancing through the free pass or waiting for future updates.