Blizzard Skins Return in Overwatch 2

Season 16 of Overwatch 2 has introduced a delightful surprise for players: the chance to snag some sought-after skins from past Blizzard collaborations through Loot Boxes. Although these unique skins are no longer available for direct purchase, lucky players might find treasures from the Diablo 4 and World of Warcraft crossovers hiding inside their Loot Boxes. These rare finds have sparked excitement among fans who missed out on the initial releases.

The return of Loot Boxes in Season 15 brought back a way for players to earn cosmetics through gameplay, events, and special promotions like the Season 16 Discord Quest. While cosmetics from Overwatch’s earlier days and skins from previous Battle Passes continue to be available, the recent addition of collaboration skins has added a layer of thrill to the experience.

As players dive into the new season, they have a slim chance of uncovering legendary items like Lilith Moira, which was initially part of an expensive bundle, or other popular choices like Inarius Pharah and Azmodan Wrecking Ball. With rare skins from the World of Warcraft partnership like Lich King Reinhardt and Sylvanas Widowmaker also in the mix, those opening Loot Boxes could find these coveted items.

Notably, the 2018 BlizzCon exclusive skins, such as Illidan Genji and Tyrande Symmetra, remain elusive, leaving some older and external franchise skins, like those from One Punch Man or Cowboy Bebop, also absent from Loot Box pools at this time. This has inspired mixed reactions; some celebrate the chance to score these skins, while past purchasers express discontent, feeling shortchanged by the lottery system.

While this update has opened up possibilities, it’s clear that the only guaranteed way to acquire these skins was during their initial availability. As always, the game automatically opens all Loot Boxes at the end of each season, so players aiming to collect continuing trends of recurring cosmetics might find saving Loot Boxes a futile endeavor.

Overall, this tweak to Overwatch 2’s assortment system has injected fresh enthusiasm into the community, renewing interest in the thrill of chance while highlighting the ongoing conversation about fairness and player experience.