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Get ready, Overwatch fans! The highly anticipated Freja, a new Nordic bounty hunter hero, is making her debut in Overwatch 2, and Blizzard has just revealed when you’ll get the chance to play her! ⏳ Players will be able to experience Freja in an exclusive gameplay trial from March 21-24, giving everyone a chance to try out her unique abilities before her official release. 🚨
Blizzard recently hosted a Spotlight event showcasing some exciting new content coming to Overwatch 2 in 2025, including Season 15’s Perks and Loot Boxes, the Stadium game mode in Season 16, and several new maps. The event also unveiled the two new characters joining the roster, with Freja taking center stage as the damage hero for Season 16. 🦸♀️✨
Freja’s Gameplay Trial and Content Reveal Dates 📅
Overwatch 2 fans can look forward to the following timeline leading up to Freja’s gameplay trial:
- Freja Hero Trailer – March 19
- Freja Motion Comic – March 20
- Freja Gameplay Trailer – March 21
- Freja Trial – March 21-24
- Freja Release – April 22 (with Season 16)
These trailers will give you a deeper look into Freja’s backstory and gameplay mechanics—from her rapid-fire crossbow to her explosive traps! 🎥💥
Freja’s Abilities in Overwatch 2 🏹💥
Freja brings a fresh, dynamic playstyle to Overwatch 2 with her impressive abilities and perks that allow her to deal high damage, control space, and support her team with critical intel. Let’s break down her key abilities:
| Ability | Description | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty Hunting | Gain bonus ultimate charge after 5 killing blows. | Passive |
| Revdraw Crossbow | Rapidly fire automatic bolts. | Primary Fire |
| Take Aim | Slow down momentum for a high-speed explosive bolt. Refreshes with Quick Dash. | Alt Fire |
| Quick Dash | Vault in the direction you’re moving. Refreshes Take Aim. | Left Shift |
| Updraft | Launch upward with a gust of wind. | E |
| Bola Shot | Fire an explosive bola that pulls in nearby enemies. | Q (Ultimate) |
| Tracking Bolts | Reveal enemies hit by 3 regular bolts in quick succession. | Minor Perk |
| Bounty Collection | Eliminations grant 2% ultimate charge. Killing blows grant 4%. | Minor Perk |
| Ready to Hunt | Updraft grants a temporary free use of Quick Dash. | Minor Perk |
| Job’s Done | After getting 5 unique enemy kills, permanently reduce Take Aim cooldown by 20%. | Major Perk |
With these abilities, Freja offers a highly mobile, damage-dealing playstyle that rewards skillful aim and precise movement. 🌟 Her ultimate, Bola Shot, can trap and disrupt enemies, while her Perks help her gain ultimate charge faster and offer strategic advantages in combat. 💣
Freja’s Release and Season 16 📅
Freja’s gameplay trial might end on March 24, but players don’t have to wait too long for her official release! She will be available on April 22, marking the start of Season 16. Expect some balance adjustments to her abilities based on feedback from the trial period. ⚖️
What’s Coming After Freja? 🌊
The excitement doesn’t stop with Freja! 🏆 Fans can look forward to Aqua, a support hero arriving in Season 18, whose abilities Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller teased as having “the coolest primary fire” in the game. 💡 Plus, a mysterious gladiator hero is in the works for Season 20, ensuring there are plenty of fresh faces for players to master. 🏅⚔️
