The release of Overwatch 2 last week has been a major success for Blizzard Entertainment and Overwatch fans around the world. The sequel to Blizzard’s beloved shooter adds a ton of new content and story missions to the original game, but it also includes an exciting distinction for those who already own Overwatch – easier and cheaper access to older skins for your heroes.
With Overwatch 2, character skins from the original game can now be purchased with Overwatch coins, a new in-game currency that is earned through completing missions in Overwatch 2 and through special promotions. This makes it much easier and less expensive to collect cosmetic skins, which can range in price from several hundred coins to up to several thousand.
At launch, players can use the coins to purchase skins from the original game, including legendary skins, epics, and rares. But it doesn’t stop there – Blizzard also plans to add new skins to the exchange periodically so players can easily keep up with all the new content.
The currency exchange should open up more avenues of spending in the game and give players who don’t have too much money to spend the opportunity to get some of the more expensive and iconic skins. This will also be especially delightful for new Overwatch players looking to find their own style by collecting skins for their heroes, who otherwise may not have been able to afford them with real money.
The coins can also be used for other in-game goodies such as sprays, emotes, and stickers. It’s a great way to further customize your character and make your style distinct from other players.
Overall, the addition of the coins to Overwatch 2 makes it much easier and cheaper for players to acquire older skins for their characters in the game. It’s the perfect way to show off to the competition and stand out of the crowd.