The latest season of Overwatch 2 has dropped, and it’s the biggest one yet. It’s got new maps, modes, and another playable character named Illari. However, she’s not unlocked from the jump, so here’s how to get the Overwatch 2 Illari hero.
How to unlock Illari in Overwatch 2
Illari can be unlocked in Overwatch 2 in a few ways. The most direct way would be to buy her in one of the handful of bundles. The first bundle is $9.99 (1,000 Overwatch Coins) and unlocks Illari, the P-900 Warhead skin for Pharah (and matching player icon), and a 20% experience boost for the season. There’s also a higher tier that costs around $19.99 (2,200 Overwatch Coins) and comes with the same items but also gives the player a 20-tier head start on the premium battle pass. Both tiers also unlock the premium tier of the battle pass. Just keep in mind that the Invasion bundles do not include Illari.
There’s also a more straightforward bundle on sale during Season 6 that costs around $19.99 (2,200 Overwatch Coins) and comes with Illari, her Legendary Showdown skin, her Captive Sun highlight intro, and her Over the Shoulder victory pose.
The cheapest way to unlock Illari would be to earn her by hitting level 45 in the free battle pass. This can take a few weeks of light but dedicated playing. It is more than possible if players take advantage of the daily and weekly challenges since those dole out a lot of experience upon completion. Blizzard Entertainment also always holds a few double XP events near the end of each season, which alleviates some of the grind.
Anyone playing after the week of October 9, 2023 will still be able to access her. However, the options will likely be more limited. Blizzard sells heroes after their introductory season pass for either 450 Overwatch Coins, which includes just the hero, or a bundle that costs 1,900 Overwatch Coins, which has the hero, a Legendary skin, a highlight intro, and a victory pose.
Overwatch 2 Ilari FAQ
A: Players can unlock Illari by purchasing her in different bundles. One bundle costs $9.99 (1,000 Overwatch Coins) which includes Illari and additional items. Another bundle, during Season 6, is priced at $19.99 (2,200 Overwatch Coins) and comes with Illari and specific skins, intros, and poses. Alternatively, players can unlock Illari by reaching level 45 in the free battle pass, especially by completing daily and weekly challenges and participating in double XP events.
A: Yes, the Invasion bundles, although they provide other rewards and content, do not include Illari as part of their offerings.
A: Past the week of October 9, 2023, players can still unlock Illari but with more limited choices. Blizzard offers the hero for 450 Overwatch Coins, which includes just Illari. There’s also a bundle available for 1,900 Overwatch Coins that comprises Illari, a Legendary skin, a highlight intro, and a victory pose.
