Summary
Overwatch 2recently added some in-game Easter eggs for Freja in the form of some bounty marks and hunting equipment found on the Suravasa, Junkertown, and Esperanca maps. These teasers tie into Freja’s officialOverwatch 2hero trailer, and can be seen in the game right now ahead of her trial period on March 21, and her release in Season 16 on April 22.
During the recent Spotlight event,Overwatch 2revealed Freja, the new damage hero coming to the game in Season 16. A former Overwatch search and rescue operative, Freja now acts as an independent bounty hunter, tracking down challenging targets to chase the thrill of the hunt.
Now,Overwatch 2has added some fun Easter eggs in-game to tease the new hero’s upcoming release. Shortly before theOverwatch 2mid-Season 15 update, fans discovered datapads on different maps containing information on bounty targets, alongside a handful of bolas, crossbow bolts, and other hunting equipment.Overwatch 2content creators Hazelet, Faalund, and Shroomiiee found these Easter eggs in Esperanca, Junkertown, and Suravasa respectively.
Freja Teasers in Esperanca, Junkertown, and Suravasa in Overwatch 2
Fans who watchedOverwatch 2’s recent Freja hero trailermay recognize the names found on these datapads. Damian Barboza, a con artist in Esperanca, Machete Betty, a Junkertown pit fighter, and Sahil “The Wolf” Bhediya, a mercenary in Suravasa, were the three bounty targets Freja delivered to Maximilien in the animated short. Considering the prowess of these individual targets – not to mention their massive bounties – it is clear Freja means business.
These Easter eggs seem to be playing into a greater narrative thatOverwatch 2is unfolding in the game right now. Though its foray into PvE and story missions was fraught with issues and criticism,Overwatch 2recently stated it has not given up on telling stories in Future Earthquite yet. While it is unclear if players will ever get more story missions, Blizzard has at least been able to continue pushing the narrative forward via comics, short stories, cinematics, and in-game teasers like these.
Players will soon be able to see Freja herself within the game as well. Though she will not be formally added until Season 16 when it begins on April 22, fans can enjoyFreja during her three-day trial period inOverwatch 2starting March 21. Players should be sure to listen closely during their games over this playtest period, as Freja’s voice lines and hero interactions will most certainly reveal even more interesting tidbits about her history and character.
