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Overwatch 2 Fans Voice Frustration Over Premium Skin

Overwatch 2 players once again are frustrated with Blizzard. This time, it’s over a controversial premium skin release. The company recently sold Cyber DJ Lucio skin for 2,800 Overwatch Coins about $28, but then announced less than a day later that the same skin would be free via Twitch Drops on February 12. However, this decision has upset many fans, because they feel cheated. Although some players might understand the reasoning, others are outraged.

Players Call Out Blizzard’s Store Practices

The backlash was swift. Many players felt misled, with some calling Blizzard’s move “scummy” on Reddit and the official forums. Others pointed to a past instance where Blizzard issued refunds for the Owl Guardian Mercy skin after it later became free, questioning whether the same courtesy would be extended for those who purchased the Lucio skin.

Although Overwatch 2 frequently gives away skins through Twitch Drops, players argue that it’s unfair to sell a cosmetic at a premium price and then make it free so soon after. This has raised concerns among the community. The fact that Blizzard announced the giveaway just 23 hours after the skin hit the shop has only fueled frustration because it feels like a slap in the face. However, some fans remain hopeful that Blizzard will address the issue, but doubts linger.

Growing Frustration with Blizzard

This controversy is latest in a series of grievances players have had with Overwatch 2. Many have already criticized game’s monetization model and frustration has grown as Blizzard struggles to keep up with new content compared to Marvel Rivals a rising competitor. Fans have noted that Marvel Rivals is adding heroes at a faster pace than Overwatch 2, leading to comparisons about how both games are handling post-launch content. Meanwhile, Blizzard has also been criticized for store issues, including Maximilien’s Vault event, which many felt was poorly tailored to player preferences.

With Overwatch 2 facing increased competition and mounting player frustrations, Blizzard’s next steps will be crucial. Whether the company will offer refunds or address the controversy remains to be seen, but for many, this incident has only deepened their skepticism about game’s monetization. However, because of these issues, players are left wondering what will happen next. Although there are many concerns, some still hold out hope for improvements.

Chidubem Ndubuisi

Chidubem is a lifelong gamer and dedicated writer. He enjoys writing about the games he loves, and loves playing the games he writes about. His passion for gaming began when his innocent eyes caught sight of the doctor playing a mobile shooter on his android device just after his birth. Since then he's been a gaming freak. He's looking to use his expertise in writing and burning passion for gaming to keep fellow gamers up-to-date with the latest.

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