Overwatch 2’s most controversial skin is available for free, but not everyone is happy
One of Overwatch 2’s most sought-after skins is now available for free after originally sparking major backlash, but some players aren’t thrilled by the move.
Back in OW2 Season 7, a series ofDiablo skinswere released, with Lilith Moira stealing the show for bringing Diablo 4’s iconic antagonist to the hero shooter.
The skin was only available through a premium $40 Battle Pass bundle,sparking a wave of controversyin the community as many players refused to fork over so much money for a cosmetic.
Eventually, Game Director Aaron Kellerhad to step inand acknowledge the backlash,statingthat the team would make sure to “provide more ways to acquire some of our most popular skins” in the future.
Well, over one year later, and the devs have done just that… but the decision is rubbing some users the wrong way.
Overwatch 2 sparks debate after adding Lilith skin to Loot Boxes
On April 22,Season 16went live, adding World of Warcraft and Diablo collab skins to loot boxes.
While this meant that players who didn’t already have the Lilith skin would now have a chance to acquire it, those who spent money a couple of years ago felt put off.
“Ok so can I get my money back then?” one asked.
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“Well that’s not particularly fair for the people who bought them with actual money when they came out (I was one of those people),” another chimed in.
“I’m just gonna stop buying stuff,” remarked someone else as another player called the situation a “scam.”
blizzard be like hey let’s put this in shop for those to buy blizzard later let’s add them to loot boxes and scam those that already bought it.
However, those who didn’t get the skin back in Season 7 were over the moon that they had a chance to get Lilith for free.
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“This is actually great. I hope they keep adding Collab skins into loot boxes,” a player praised.
“Omg I can finally get the Moira skin,” echoed another thrilled user.
So far, Blizzard hasn’t responded to the backlash, but players may want to hold out on spending money on certain skins in the future in the event they’re ever added to Loot Boxes down the line.
That said, non-Blizzard collabs such asOne Punch Manhaven’t returned yet, so they may be an exception.
