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Discover New Overwatch 2 Hero Freja: Abilities, Role, Pros & Cons

Discover New Overwatch 2 Hero Freja: Abilities, Role, Pros & Cons

It's been a week since the major Overwatch 2 spotlight, where developers announced updates spanning five seasons, including two new heroes. Checkmate Marvel rivals... or maybe not?

Overwatch 2 New Hero Release Dates

Freja, the Danish bounty hunter, is set to make her debut in April 2025.

“She also has a code name for herself too, and that's one example of something that pulls from Norse Mythology” — Jude Stacey, OW2 Senior Narrative Designer.

NameFreja
SeasonS16
Release DateApril 2025
ClassDamage

The exact date is likely will be April 23rd according to Special Perks Events which will be active from the Season 15 start, Feb 18 to Apr 22.

New Hero Abilities: Freja

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Freja is shaping up to be a highly mobile, precision-based Damage hero with a skill set built for aggressive ranged combat.

Freja's Abilities in Overwatch 2
Revdraw Crossbow Primary FireFires rapid, automatic crossbow bolts with precision, allowing for sustained ranged pressure.
Take Aim Secondary FireSlows movement briefly to line up a high-speed explosive bolt. Using Quick Dash instantly refreshes this ability, letting Freja reposition and fire again.
Quick DashVault swiftly in the direction you're moving, perfect for dodging attacks or closing gaps. Also resets Take Aim, keeping up the offensive momentum.
UpdraftUses a burst of wind to propel upward, giving Freja vertical mobility for better positioning or escaping danger.
Bola ShotUltimateFires an explosive bola that ensnares the target and pulls in nearby enemies, setting them up for massive damage.
Passive Abilities
Damage Role PassiveDamaging enemies temporarily reduces the healing they receive, making her an effective duelist.
Bounty HuntingEvery five killing blows grant bonus ultimate charge, rewarding aggressive play.
Perks
Tracking Bolts
Minor (Unlockable at level 2)
Hitting enemies with consecutive regular bolts reveals them for four seconds, improving target trackin.
Bounty CollectionEliminations grant 2% ultimate charge, while killing blows grant 4%, accelerating ultimate gain.
Ready to Hunt
Major (Unlockable at level 3)
Using Updraft provides a free use of Quick Dash, enhancing Freja’s mobility.
Job’s DoneGetting killing blows on five unique enemies permanently reduces the cooldown of Take Aim by 20%, making it more accessible in fights.

We've written the complete Perks List earlier in our Overwatch 2 New Patch Notes.

Given her crossbow and aerial abilities, she’ll likely excel at vertical movement, allowing her to reposition quickly and pick off enemies from unexpected angles.

Discover New Overwatch 2 Hero Freja: Abilities, Role, Pros & Cons 2

Her kit might include a charged bolt shot for high burst damage, rapid-fire shots for consistent poke, and an aerial dash or double jump to escape pressure.

Discover New Overwatch 2 Hero Freja: Abilities, Role, Pros & Cons 3

Image Credit: Game Rant

Freja, the 43rd hero, is set to join Overwatch 2 in April 2025, coinciding with Season 16. A former search-and-rescue operative turned bounty hunter from Denmark, she brings a unique skill set to the game.

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Her primary weapon, the Revdraw Crossbow, allows for rapid-fire bolts, while her abilities include Take Aim for high-speed explosive shots, Quick Dash for mobility, Updraft for vertical movement, and Bola Shot to ensnare enemies.

Season 18: Aqua

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Aqua, the 44th hero from China, arrives in Overwatch 2 in August 2025 with water-based abilities. Whether as a Support or Tank, he’s set to introduce new sustain mechanics, fluid mobility, and strategic battlefield control. His playstyle could reshape team dynamics with adaptive healing or displacement tactics.

Overwatch 2 Major Updates

New heroes are just a piece of the whole puzzle of major updates — Overwatch 2 Spotlight introduced significant updates for Seasons 15 through 19 — Season 15, launching on February 18, 2025, introduced the Perks system, allowing players to customize hero abilities, and the return of loot boxes with transparent drop rates.

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Season 16, starting in April 2025, will debut the "Stadium" mode, featuring 5v5 matches with customizable hero builds and a third-person perspective. Additionally, Season 16 will introduce hero bans in competitive play. Season 17 will bring new Mythic skins, including D.Va's Siberian tiger-inspired skin. Season 18 is expected to introduce new maps and further gameplay enhancements.

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Vitalii Diakiv writes gaming blogs and guides, focusing on the latest announcements and games matched with pop-cultural phenomena. Second, he covers esports events Counter-Strike 2, Marvel Rivals, League of Legends, and others.

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