"Blizzard Shifts Overwatch 2 Skin from Sale to Free Giveaway in 24 Hours"

Blizzard finds itself in the eye of the storm once again with Overwatch 2. The controversy centers around the new Lucio skin, Cyber DJ, initially sold for $19.99. Just a day later, Blizzard announced that this skin would be available for free to anyone who watched an hour of their upcoming Overwatch 2 event broadcast on Twitch on February 12.

This sudden change left many players who had already purchased the Cyber DJ skin feeling cheated. Understandably, this decision sparked widespread outrage within the community. Players who paid for the skin are now demanding refunds, feeling the situation is unjust. The Cyber DJ skin has since been removed from the in-game store, but Blizzard has yet to comment on the possibility of issuing refunds.

Image: reddit.com

This is not the first instance where Blizzard has sold cosmetic items only to later offer them for free during promotional events. The recurring issue has fueled frustration among Overwatch 2 players. Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals is setting a high bar, outshining its competitors in various aspects, which adds pressure on Overwatch 2 to keep up.

In response to these challenges, Blizzard has announced a special Overwatch 2 Spotlight event set for February 12. The broadcast promises to unveil revolutionary gameplay changes, including new maps, heroes, and other exciting content. To provide a sneak peek into the future of the game, Blizzard will also host well-known streamers at their headquarters.