How many characters are in Overwatch 2?

Overwatch 2 brings a roster of 40 heroes that were never seen before in any iteration
An undated image displaying Overwatch 2 characters in action. — Overwatch 2
An undated image displaying Overwatch 2 characters in action. — Overwatch 2

Chances are good that you have heard about the new, or relatively new, first-person shooting title Overwatch 2, but are you familiar with the titles that reign unbeatable in this ultimate depiction of superheroes with mighty powers?

In case you're not so much in the loop. this is certainly what Gadinsider is here to cover regarding this game.

At the time of its launch two years ago, Overwatch 2 only featured a total of 35 characters, including the 32 heroes that originally debuted in the first Overwatch, accompanied by Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko​ as new additions.

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As of now in 2024, Overwatch 2 brings a roster of 40 heroes that were never seen before in any iteration of the game.

The entire catalogue is divided into tiers: Tank, Damage, and Support. Each of the categories is famed for unique abilities and play styles tailored to fulfil a diversity of gameplay strategies applied in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 ranks in order

Here's the categorical rundown of Overwatch 2 characters with their respective tiers.

TiersOverwatch 2 Tier List
S

Damage: Tracer, Pharah, Cassidy, Echo

Tank: Reinhardt, Mauga, Sigma

Support: Lucio, Kiriko, Baptiste

A

Damage: Ashe, Genji, Reaper, Sojourn, Symmetra

Tank: Winston, D.Va, Roadhog

Support: Illari, Brigitte, Ana

B

Damage: Soldier: 76, Torbjorn, Venture, Sombra, Mei, Hanzo, Junkrat

Tank: Ramattra, Junker Queen, Doomfist, Zarya, Wrecking Ball

Support: Mercy, Lifeweaver

C

Damage: Widowmaker, Bastion

Tank: Orisa

Support: Moira, Zenyatta

Overwatch 2 not launching: Here's how to resolve

If you're facing an issue wherein the Overwatch 2 game is not launching, the developers suggest updating drivers and operating systems. Moreover, resetting in-game options would also resolve crashing and performance problems.