Overwatch 2 has attracted a huge number of players since its launch, mainly because of its creative mechanics and excellent graphics. Season three has brought even more features, and players can now unlock the Silhouette icons of their favorite heroes.
Silhouette icons are image-based rewards that have undeniable class to them. Not only do they enhance the appeal of a player’s profile with their nice visual touch, but they also broaden players' horizons in the game. That's why players are always keen to get their hands on this amazing cosmetic feature. However, these icons are not unlocked by default, and unlocking them involves some effort. Here's how to acquire Silhouette icons in Overwatch 2.
How to Get Silhouette Icons in Overwatch 2
There is a prerequisite that players must fulfill in order to unlock Silhouette icons in Overwatch 2. For this purpose, they will need to win 15 matchesplaying as the hero whose icon they want. For instance, if a player wants to get a Silhouette icon for Sojourn, they will have to fight as Sojourn and win 15 games. Luckily, this won’t be a problem for most gamers, and the goal can be easily achieved in a fun evening with pals. However, those interested in collecting the entire collection of icons will have to go the extra mile.
It is worth noting that previously played games as a particular hero will not be counted for the reward of the Silhouette icon, and players will have to start over. Just play normally in any mode in open or role queue matches except for the training or custom games. There are a total of 36 Silhouette icons of heroes in Overwatch 2. And yes, it would be a good idea to play quick-play game modes as they are relatively shorter and can get them the icons of all of their favorite characters one by one.
Players can see their current progress by navigating to the Challenge Menu and visiting the Hero tab. Once players have selected a character to play, they will need to continue playing as them until the very end. Switching to that character at the last minute will not count.
As soon as a particular Silhouette icon is unlocked, go to the Career Profile and click on the Customization tab. Next, locate the Overwatch category and click on the unlocked icon. Lastly, equip it and show off the hero.
Overwatch 2 is available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.