Since Overwatch 2 launched as a free-to-play title for all players, the game has shifted towards the use of microtransactions more than the community would prefer. With the new shop feature, players are able to purchase all sorts of cosmetics, bundles, and even a battle pass by using a new virtual currency called Overwatch Coins. Though this currency can be earned for free in small amounts by completing challenges, fans have been largely unimpressed with the costs of skins so far.
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A post on Reddit from the user WinterInHyrule compares Kiriko’s new legendary Athleisure skin with one of Vatu’s legendary skins from Paladins to demonstrate the differences in quality. They point out that the new voice, dialogue lines, visual effects, and aesthetic overhaul offer with Vatu’s skin offers much more than Kiriko’s change of clothing, and at a lower price. They claim that regardless of prices, Paladins surely offers more from its skins in terms of quality than Overwatch 2 does.
Though not dissimilar to other battle pass systems commonly seen in modern live service games, Overwatch 2’s new battle pass mechanic offers players a method of earning cosmetics for free, along with additional goodies for fans that purchase the premium battle pass. This includes the game’s first Mythic skin, a new rarity tier introduced with Overwatch 2. Genji’s Cyberdemon skin, as a Mythic item, is fully customizable by players and allows for a variety of different colors and configurations that brings a much-needed layer of depth to Overwatch 2’s range of skins.
Genji’s new Cyberdemon skin won’t be the only Mythic skin to be added to the game, either. Blizzard intends to bring new Mythic skins to a range of heroes with each new season, with some future designs potentially being hinted at by some skin concept arts recently leaked on Twitter. Not all players are happy with the current cosmetic system, however. Since the loot box system from the original Overwatch was scrapped, players have had virtually no methods of acquiring new skins for free.
On the other hand, a portion of the community are content with the rewards included with the battle pass, preferring the new free-to-play model as it brings Overwatch 2’s player count back up to a level it hasn’t seen in years. Either way, the game’s new Mythic skins are certainly something to rival the quality of the skins seen in Paladins, and players are excited to see more of them in the future.
Overwatch 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
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