Theres beenspeculationsince that access to new characters would be locked behind a paywall, similar to Fortnite.

We will have free paths to get new heroes in future seasons too, Spectorsaid.

A new hero coming to Overwatch 2 has been leaked too.

Overwatch 2 characters rush the screen armed with their weapons.

Support hero Kiriko sports a fetching fox-ear hat and seems to enjoy frosted doughnuts.

It was subsequently taken down, but is still floating about on other sites.

Therell allegedly by more than 80 new cosmetics, and a new hero for the free track.

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Overwatchs overseers Activision Blizzard are still mired inlegal issuesandreportsalleging workplace discrimination, harassment and poor working conditions.

That same month, Blizzard Entertainment head Mike Ybarra said he wascommitted to fostering changewithin the company.

Overwatch 2 launches on October 4th, and will be free-to-play.

Itll be available on Blizzards Battle.net launcher.