Why do I have Kiriko free?

If you haven't purchased Season 1's heroes Kiriko, Sojourn, and Junker Queen for 900 Overwatch Coins or unlocked them via the Season 1 Battle Pass, you can now do so completely for free by completing some challenges. We'll walk you through all the requirements to unlock Kiriko, Sojourn, and Junker Queen in Overwatch 2.

Why is Kiriko free now?

Kiriko is also free for players who already own a copy of the first Overwatch game via the Founder's Pack. Simply log in to Overwatch 2 before the end of Season 2 and redeem it. Another way to get Kiriko is through the basic Season 1 Battle Pass.

Why did I get Kiriko?

Kiriko is now unlocked through a series of in-game challenges that can be completed at any time. The Spport hero was orignally unlocked through the Season 1 Battle Pass, but Blizzrad have given players the chance to play as her even after the season ended.

Does everyone get Kiriko?

Here are the challenges that players must complete to unlock Kiriko in Overwatch 2: Wins for Kiriko: Players have to win in 35 games queued as All Roles or play Support heroes in Quick Play, Competitive Play, or No Limits.

Can you get Kiriko without paying?

If you choose not to purchase the premium Battle Pass and obtain Kiriko immediately, you can still earn her as a free reward upon reaching tier 55 in Season One. That's over halfway through the season's Battle Pass, so you'll need to get on the grind if you want to play as Kiriko as soon as you can.

How To Unlock New Hero Kiriko For Free Overwatch 2

How long to unlock Kiriko for free?

Some journalist said he unlocked 3-4 tiers of the pass in about 2 hours of QP doing the challenges. So if you're doing 2 hours a day, unlocking 40,000xp per day, it'd take ~20 days to do the whole pass. Meaning ~13 days to get Kiriko.

Is Kiriko skin illegal?

Players pointed out that the bundle is illegal in some countries where games are not allowed to make items exclusive to packs. The Kiriko Witch bundle is priced at $40 before discounts. For 2,600 coins you can get the bundle which is currently on a discount and there is no way to get just the skin.

Will Kiriko be locked forever?

If you don't want to shell out for the Premium Battle Pass, don't worry. Kiriko isn't locked behind a paywall forever.

What happens if I don't unlock Kiriko in time?

Blizzard has stated that if you don't unlock them in this battle pass, then you can wait until the next one and unlock them then.

What is the Kiriko controversy?

The controversy stems from Overwatch 2 players who felt like they were forced to pay 2,600 coins for the Kiriko Witch skin bundle, believing that the skin wouldn't be made available standalone.

Is Kiriko free if you owned Overwatch 1?

For starters, anyone who owns the original Overwatch will receive Kiriko through their Founder's Pack. To qualify for the Founder's Pack you must have owned a copy of Overwatch prior to June 23, 2022.

Do returning players get Kiriko?

Returning Overwatch players will unlock Kiriko (as well as new heroes Sojourn and Junker Queen) immediately, while new players can unlock her through the seasonal battle pass.

How many hours does it take to unlock Kiriko?

Overwatch 2's Kiriko Is Taking 50 Hours To Unlock.

How do I unblock Kiriko?

You can unlock Kiriko in Overwatch 2 by completing seven challenges, which all revolve around winning games with Support heroes and mastering Kiriko's abilities in the Practice Range. Wins for Kiriko: Win 35 games queued as All Roles or playing Support heroes in Quick Play, Competitive, or No Limits.

Is Kiriko free next season?

Blizzard just announced that the new (and widely leaked) ninja character Kiriko will be free for all Overwatch 2 players who already own a copy of the original Overwatch.

How long will Kiriko be disabled in comp?

it's just for 2 weeks.

How much does Kiriko do per headshot?

Kiriko's. Kunai gains a 3x modifier from headshots.

How is Kiriko a criminal?

Kiriko is a vigilante, which makes her a criminal. She operates outside of the law to take down other gangs.

Why can I play with Kiriko?

If you bought the first Overwatch game, you get Kiriko unlocked immediately. did you pay for the pass? if you paid for it she's already unlocked. the only reason she wasn't available before is new heroes will have delay before unlocking in comp, so people can learn her in QP first.

Will people who own Overwatch 1 get Overwatch 2 for free?

The Watchpoint Pack is the new, paid battle pass and a bunch of cosmetics. Overwatch 2's multiplayer, on its own, is free. No, not free if you owned Overwatch 1.

Will Kiriko get nerfed?

Finally, Orisa and Kiriko have been nerfed slightly, the former having their Fortify health bonus reduced from 125 to 75. The latter's Healing Ofuda has now been nerfed as well, as recovery time has been increased from 0.85 to 1 second.

Does Kiriko heal herself?

Kiriko is a support character in the game.

The special ability shared between every support character is that they automatically heal themselves if they don't take any damage for a short duration. This allows you to take fights where you can make a quick getaway and heal yourself.

Do Overwatch 1 players get all characters for free?

If you have spent any time playing Overwatch 1 and your account is merged with your main Battle.net account then you're in good shape: You will have access to the entire 35-hero roster from the start — unless you don't. Returning players won't have to deal with the new hero-unlocking process.