Overwatch 2 Skin Giveaway Replaces Sales After Player Backlash

Blizzard's handling of the Overwatch 2 Cyber DJ skin has ignited another controversy. Initially sold for $19.99, the skin was unexpectedly offered for free a day later to Twitch viewers watching a one-hour broadcast on February 12th.

This sparked considerable backlash from players who had already purchased the skin. While the skin is no longer available for purchase, Blizzard has yet to address the calls for refunds. This isn't the first instance of Blizzard selling cosmetic items only to later offer them for free, fueling player frustration and demands for fairer practices.

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Facing stiff competition, particularly from the successful Marvel Rivals, Blizzard announced a special Overwatch 2 Spotlight event on February 12th. This event promises to showcase revolutionary gameplay changes, new maps, heroes, and other content. Prominent streamers will also be present to offer their first impressions of upcoming updates.