Overwatch 2 Junker Queen ultimate guide: Abilities, gameplay, and more
Everything we know about the latest tank hero added with Overwatch 2.
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After being teased in Overwatch’s lore for several years, Junker Queen is finally making her way to the hands of players as one of the new heroes that launched alongside Overwatch 2. With her rowdy attitude and in-your-face kit, Junker Queen is sure to be a hit with tank players that like to be offensive and aggressive.
Junker Queen is now officially playable, and while her kit isn’tsupercomplicated, there are some things you should know before you jump into a match with her. Here’s a complete overview of everything you need to know about Junker Queen.
Overwatch 2 Junker Queen guide: Gameplay abilities
Like other heroes inOverwatch 2, Junker Queen’s abilities are what make her a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Here’s a complete overview of each of her gameplay abilities.
Junker Queen is one of the most aggressive tank heroes Blizzard has ever developed, as her entire kit is all about closing the distance with enemies and dishing out strong close-quarters damage. Her healing passive will help her stay in the fight as long as she remains in the thick of the fray, while her Rampage Ultimate will no doubt work excellently with friendly damage hero Ultimates since it cuts off enemy healing.
Overwatch 2 Junker Queen: Release date
Junker Queen is available to play now with the launch of Overwatch 2, allowing all players to try out her highly-aggressive playstyle for themselves. Unlike Kiriko, Overwatch 2’s new support hero that’s tied to the firstOverwatch 2 Battle Pass, Junker Queen (as well as the damage hero Sojourn) is available to everyone by default.
Overwatch 2 Junker Queen guide: Quick tips
If you’re looking for some quick tips on how to be effective with Junker Queen’s kit, try out some of the below strategies.
Overwatch 2 Junker Queen: The Wastelander cinematic
A new Overwatch Junker Queen-themed animated short, titled The Wastelander is available to watch now. The short gives fans an in-depth look at Junker Queen’s backstory, showing how she came to overthrow Junkertown’s previous ruler and become the city’s overlord.
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Overwatch 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It’s arguably one of thebest Xbox shootersavailable, and since it’s free-to-play, it doesn’t cost anything to check it out. Alternatively, players can purchase the Overwatch 2: Watchpoint Pack that provides access to Season 1’s Premium Battle Pass, 2,000 Overwatch Coins, and a bundle of unique Legendary skins.
Overwatch 2: Watchpoint Pack
The $40 Overwatch 2: Watchpoint Pack offers fans a variety of benefits that will allow them to get guaranteed access to Season 1’s Premium Battle Pass track, unlock some unique rewards, provides some in-game currency to use, and more.
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