Overwatch 2 Season 16 has shaken up the roster by introducing Freja, a DPS hero quickly making waves for her high mobility and strong damage output at varying ranges. Players are already feeling the sting of her presence in both Quick Play and Competitive modes, and whispers around the community suggest she might soon become tougher to handle.
Since her debut less than a week ago, Freja hasn’t just been noticed, she’s sparked quite a bit of debate. Social media channels and forums are talking with players, calling her “disgustingly” strong. Overwatch 2’s latest season also brought changes like Stadium mode and a new hero ban system, but Freja is arguably stealing the spotlight. The feedback from players often highlights how much Ult charges, which she racks up thanks to kills, sometimes multiple times within one fight. This ability can snowball quickly when wielded by someone skilled.
A Buff Is Coming Soon That Could Amplify Her Threat Even More
If current performance wasn’t enough trouble for opponents already, there’s news that Blizzard had planned some improvements that didn’t make it into Season 16’s launch patch but may arrive shortly afterward.
This comes straight from Blizzard’s “known issues” forum post:
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- A previously announced balance change for Freja did not get applied in the previous hotfix update.
- This balance change will be applied in a future update coming soon.
The promised adjustments include increased damage from her Bola Shot and better accuracy on the Revdraw Crossbow, tools she relies heavily upon during combat sequences.
If these tweaks go live as expected, players facing off against Freja might find themselves dealing with an even stricter adversary than before.
