Overwatch 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Overwatch, bringing new features, mechanics, maps, modes, and of course, heroes. With Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko joining the roster, you may be wondering what heroes, especially those from the original Overwatch, have been confirmed to be in Overwatch 2.
Full list of confirmed Overwatch 2 characters
Overwatch 2 will feature a large cast of heroes, including all previous and new heroes. There are three confirmed new heroes who will be in Overwatch 2 at launch, with more to come. With the return of all previous characters and new additional ones, the Overwatch 2 roster sits at 35 heroes.
While all original Overwatch heroes return, not all are in the same roles as they were previously. Blizzard has reworked many of Overwatch 2's features, including character archetypes. Here are all confirmed characters in Overwatch 2 and their roles.
All Overwatch 2 DPS Heroes
- Ashe
- Bastion
- Echo
- Genji
- Hanzo
- Junkrat
- McCree
- Mei
- Phara
- Reaper
- Sojourn (New)
- Soldier: 76
- Sombra
- Symmetra
- Torbjorn
- Tracer
- Widowmaker
All Overwatch 2 Support Heroes
- Ana
- Baptiste
- Brigiite
- Kiriko (New)
- Lucio
- Mercy
- Moira
- Zenyatta
All Overwatch 2 Tank Hereoes
- D.Va
- Doomfist
- Junker Queen (New)
- Orisa
- Reinhardt
- Roadhog
- Sigma
- Winston
- Wrecking Ball
- Zarya
For more information on Overwatch, check out Overwatch 2 game modes list and Can you get Overwatch skins in Overwatch 2? on Pro Game Guides.
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