Do I have to unlock heroes in Overwatch?

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Overwatch is a multiplayer first person shooter. I preordered the standard edition of the game, but I don't know whether it's like Dota 2 where all heroes are available, or if it's just like League of Legends where I have to pay IP to play a character.



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In addition, in a Developer Update video, Blizzard has confirmed that future heroes other than the original 21 released down the line will be available as free content packs, and not paid DLC releases.




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Are all heroes in Overwatch free?

Future Overwatch heroes and maps will be free for all players \u2013 Destructoid.

How do you become a hero in Overwatch?

The game launched with 21 characters, with eleven more added post-release. Nine characters reprised their role as playable heroes in the crossover multiplayer online battle arena game, Heroes of the Storm.

How many characters do you start with in Overwatch?

No more new heroes will release until Overwatch 2 With the release of Echo, Blizzard is continuing to wind down support for the original Overwatch as it prepares for Overwatch 2. No more new heroes will come to the game until Overwatch 2's release, will have multiple new heroes at launch (including Sojourn).



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