Meet Freja: Overwatch 2’s Explosive Crossbow Sniper Set to Shake Up the Battlefield!

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Overwatch 2’s developer, Blizzard Entertainment, revealed some exciting details about the game in 2025, and among these updates is a sneak peek at the upcoming hero, Freja. Originally a rescue operative, she has switched to a career as a bounty hunter, which means her equipment focuses on capturing enemies first before obliterating them with explosives.

Indeed, this indicates that she is a hero who specializes in inflicting damage and strategically taking out opponents on the battlefield. Let me provide you with a summary of Freja’s skills:

1. Active Ability (Q): “Freja’s Fury” – Freja charges at an enemy, dealing damage and stunning them.
2. Passive Ability (D): “Frost Bite” – Freja’s basic attacks slow enemies down, making it harder for them to escape.
3. Ultimate Ability (R): “Ice Storm” – Freja summons a storm of ice that damages and slows all enemies in the area.
4. Additional Skill (E): “Freja’s Dash” – Freja dashes quickly towards a targeted location, ideal for escaping or chasing down opponents.

  • Revdraw Crossbow: A rapid-fire crossbow that serves as her primary weapon
  • Take Aim: Freja carefully fires a single explosive crossbow bolt into an enemy
  • Quick Dash: Freja quickly dashes in any direction, reloading her explosive bolt at the same time
  • Updraft: Freja launches herself in the air, getting a new angle on the battlefield
  • Bola Shot: Wraps an enemy in an explosive bola

Users find Freja both engaging and gratifying to work with, as her full potential can only be realized with careful precision and focus.

A quick peak at the *next* hero, codename “Aqua”

Alongside revealing details about Freja, Blizzard Entertainment additionally provided a sneak peek at Hero 44, the upcoming character set to join the game following this chilly bounty hunter.

Under the codename “Aqua,” Hero 44, a Chinese character, will be introduced to Overwatch 2 with water-themed skills and an original gameplay approach during Season 18, scheduled for release in 2025. Further details about this character are set to be unveiled later on.

When is Freja available in Overwatch 2?

Players eagerly anticipate getting their hands on Freja, the Nordic huntress, who is set to debut in Overwatch 2 starting from Season 16. If you can’t wait that long, she will also make an appearance during Season 15 for a free trial weekend, but the specific date remains undisclosed as of now.

Freja is arriving at a moment when Overwatch 2 is undergoing significant upgrades. The introduction of the Perk system in Season 15 has drastically altered the game’s dynamics for each match, offering novel opportunities to enhance and refine hero abilities as you level up twice, initially selecting a Minor Perk, followed by a Major Perk. Moreover, an exhilarating Stadium mode is scheduled for Season 16, boasting a host of innovative features such as a third-person camera perspective.

I genuinely enjoy Freja’s design, and I’m thrilled to discover the types of skins she’ll have. Typically, I lean towards tank or support characters, but her abilities seem intriguing, so I can’t wait to give her a try. Overwatch 2: Season 15 starts on February 18, 2025.

*Overwatch 2 can be played for free on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
*If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription, you’ll receive extra perks while playing such as free cosmetic items and a 10% XP boost.*

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2025-02-12 21:42