The company tries to cool concerns about $45Overwatch 2skins
A survey making the rounds inOverwatchcircles has caused quite a commotion over the sequel’s monetization plans. But Blizzard Entertainment has issued a statement saying the survey is “not indicative” of the final product.
TheOverwatch 2survey, as shared on social media byTwitter user Portergauge, asks some questions about various tiers of skin prices forOverwatch 2. It asks about Legendary skins, priced out at $24.99 or bundled with more cosmetics for more cash, and “Mythic” skins, priced at $44.99.
These supposed $45 skins caused some commotion.Overwatch 2is moving towards a loot box-less model, and that will meansome different monetization, as the multiplayer isgoing free-to-play.
Right now though, Blizzard is saying that survey isn’t pointing towards any final monetization plans. In a statement to IGN, a Blizzard spokesperson says:
“This survey is entirely intended to better understand player preferences for different types ofOverwatch 2cosmetics. Prices displayed in the survey were randomized per user and are not indicative of final pricing. We plan to share details on our Shop and Battle Pass system closer to our Oct. 4 launch.”
Skin in the game
So while the prices have been randomized, they have instilled some worry over the price of cosmetics to come. At the very least, this might dampen some concerns thatOverwatchskins will be skyrocketing in price.
Still, expensive skins are not as rare as they used to be in free-to-play games. Several popular free-to-play games, likeValorant,Dota 2,Pokemon Unite, andLeague of Legendsall have cosmetics that cost $20 or more. And rare cosmetics have gone forhefty sumson the Steam marketplace.
As Blizzard’s statement notes, the studio hasn’t really outlined what its Battle Pass or eventual Shop overhaul will look like. While October is still a ways away, it will be interesting to see whatOverwatch 2looks like without the price tag and loot boxes.
