"We are playing Marvel Rivals": Internet jokes as Overwatch 2's newest hero, Freja, arrives with season 16

Blizzard Entertainment just announced its latest character, Freja, set to arrive as a playable hero in Overwatch 2 Season 16. She will be the 43rd hero to be added to the free-to-play game, with even more content set to roll out in the coming months.

Inspired by the Norse goddess Freja, this crossbow-wielding Danish bounty hunter will be joining the game as a damage hero. The announcement sparked mixed reactions in the gaming community, as some expressed excitement, while others mocked the game or simply didn’t care.

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Hilarious User Reactions

Many internet users couldn’t resist poking fun at the game and its latest announcement. Let's check out some of the funniest reactions they had.

Marvel fans assemble! (via @suayrez / X)

Marvel Rivals is currently the hottest free-to-play game in town, with gamers spending hours playing it. And this user doesn't seem to be holding back, making it clear to the Overwatch 2 devs that their game is getting overlooked.

Isn't that Mei? (via @GrishordGames / X)

Many players have hilariously pointed out that Freja looks like a red-haired version of Mei, who is another damage hero dressed in white and blue, but with brown hair and glasses. Could it be that Mei is just cosplaying as Freja?

Will it make a difference? (via @jordanr / X)

Looks like we have an Overwatch 2 critic in our midst. For his sake, let’s hope Freja is so powerful that she not only becomes the strongest playable character but also makes the entire game a lot more exciting!

Missed opportunity (via @gookyjhit / X)

To be fair, if Freja is inspired by the Norse goddess of the same name, shouldn’t she look more godly? You know, like wearing a divine suit of armor, a majestic tiara, sporting shiny hair, and wielding a weapon worthy of a deity?

But is she free? (via @McMintzOfficial / X)

Blizzard better make Freja a free character if they want players like this one to return to Overwatch 2. Because he does seem perfectly happy sticking with Marvel Rivals right now, where all the characters are free.

Finally! (via @OF_Schroedinger / X)

Quite an unusual reason to be excited about Freja’s arrival in Overwatch 2! Looks like this user is just happy to see a new good-looking character again - so that he can finally put the 'watch' in Overwatch.

The unveiling of Freja, along with other new characters and upcoming content, has definitely gotten players excited, as they gear up for some high-octane showdowns!