Blizzard has recently gone to a free-to-play model with its Overwatch sequel. The company has also made changes to the OW store by removing loot boxes.
In Overwatch 2, the battle pass system guarantees that players who purchase it will get the same rewards. Skins and other cosmetic items can be unlocked by simply reaching a certain level.
However, a player wanting to acquire a skin that is not part of the battle pass needs to pay hefty prices to obtain them. These skins can only be purchased with premium currency in the in-game store. Some skins can cost as much as $20 in real-world money.
During the recent Halloween event, the bundle prices in the Overwatch 2 store were potentially illegal. One particular skin, Kiriko's Halloween skin, was discounted by 29% but still ends up costing players $26 dollars.
