Overwatch 2 Executive Producer Jared Neuss assures fans that the team is working on giving new heroes to all players the day a season releases. Since the sequel's launch, unlocking new heroes has been a point of contention among the Overwatch 2 community. While the original Overwatch set the precedent of giving players access to all new heroes for free, the sequel has taken a much different approach. New heroes are still technically available for free, but players must grind their way through that season's battle pass to unlock them. On the other hand, new heroes are immediately available to players who purchase a premium battle pass.