Overwatch 2 has introduced in-game teasers for its upcoming hero, Freja, ahead of her trial period on March 21 and her official release in Season 16 on April 22. Players can spot bounty marks and hunting equipment scattered across the Suravasa, Junkertown, and Esperanca maps, all of which tie into Freja’s recently revealed hero trailer. These hints build excitement for the new damage hero, a former Overwatch operative turned bounty hunter who now thrives on tracking down high-value targets.
Shortly before the mid-Season 15 update, fans discovered these Easter eggs, including datapads listing bounty targets and various hunting tools such as bolas and crossbow bolts. Overwatch 2 content creators identified these items across multiple maps, and they directly reference key characters from Freja’s animated short. The datapads mention figures like Damian Barboza, a con artist in Esperanca, Machete Betty, a Junkertown pit fighter, and Sahil “The Wolf” Bhediya, a mercenary in Suravasa—targets Freja successfully captured and delivered to Maximilien. These elements add depth to her character and reinforce her reputation as a skilled bounty hunter.
The addition of these teasers reflects Blizzard’s ongoing efforts to expand Overwatch 2’s storytelling despite challenges with PvE content. While full-fledged story missions remain uncertain, the game continues to develop its lore through cinematics, comics, and in-game interactions. Players eager to experience Freja firsthand will have a chance to try her out during a limited three-day playtest beginning March 21, offering a sneak peek at her abilities, voice lines, and interactions before her full debut in Season 16.