We've had our first peek at Overwatch 2's microtransactions, and they're not pretty
and rotating cosmetic shop, it’s not yet clear whether that change of system will accompany an overhaul to the game's in-game prices.Blizzard has since tried to alleviate players’ concerns, clarifying that the prices listed in the survey are not final. In fact, participants may well have seen different speculative prices in the questionnaire.
"This survey is entirely intended to better understand player preferences for different types of Overwatch 2 cosmetics,” Blizzard told“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 October 4 launch."
Regardless of what pricing Blizzard settles on, the idea that it even considered selling a skin for $45 might still worry fans. The developer only recently faced a wave of backlash over its handling ofThe action RPG was severely criticized for its aggressive monetization, which repeatedly asked players to spend money on gameplay buffs and cosmetics. Those microtransactions weren’t cheap, either, andpunished free-to-play players from advancing through the game as their paid peers could.
Overwatch fans will have to wait with bated breath to see whether the hero shooter sequel follows a similar course.
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