Overwatch 2 Players Demand Refunds After Paid Skin Becomes Free Just a Day Later

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Currently, Overwatch 2 finds itself in an unusual position, as Marvel Rivals is picking up steam as a competitor in the hero shooter genre and some players are finding it hard to stay engaged. Yet, Blizzard isn’t standing still; they’re tirelessly working on creating new content to keep things lively. However, a blunder in their endeavor to release a new skin has led to criticism, as fans are asking for refunds following the unexpected free release of a paid skin, which was only available for purchase for less than a day.

Overwatch 2 Players Demand Refunds After Paid Lúcio Skin is Made Free Less Than a Day Later

Recently, Blizzard unveiled a fresh Lúcio skin for Overwatch 2, themed as a Cyber DJ, available in their store at a price of 2,800 Overwatch Coins. This is quite expensive, given that 2,000 OW Coins typically cost $20. However, the announcement sparked controversy when Blizzard revealed that during the OW2 Spotlight event on February 12, players could earn this skin for free just by watching an hour of a partnered stream.

Win the Cyber DJ Lucio skin in Overwatch 2 by tuning into a creator’s live stream for an hour during the Spotlight Event. Blizzard is introducing new characters, maps, and other features at this event!

— Overwatch Cavalry (@OWCavalry) January 29, 2025

To be completely honest, I wasn’t thrilled about the turn of events. It wasn’t so much that a paid skin became free (which is common in games like Overwatch 2), but it was how swiftly it happened. The skin, which was originally a premium purchase, transformed into a free reward in just under a day. Those who bought it early felt short-changed by this quick shift.

Normally, these skins are initially only available for purchase at the store for a certain period, giving early purchasers a sense of exclusivity due to their scarcity. However, when this item suddenly becomes free, players feel deceived, believing they were tricked into paying for something that quickly became accessible to everyone else. The outcry on platform X (previously known as Twitter) is equally intense, with users labeling Blizzard’s decision as “malicious” and “underhanded,” expressing disbelief that a paid skin could become free within just 24 hours.

https://embed.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/1id2hui/this_was_so_scummy_of_them_to_do_i_hope_they_give/

Many players are asking for refunds, but Blizzard hasn’t responded to the issue yet. Although their actions weren’t unlawful, the massive negative feedback indicates that they might want to consider offering refunds to rebuild player trust. To maintain its fanbase for Overwatch 2, making up for this mistake could be beneficial in the long run.

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2025-01-30 19:44