How to Unlock Golden Weapons in Overwatch 2

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Weapon skins show how fashionable and adventurous a player is in Overwatch 2. Among the difficult-to-obtain cosmetics in the game, there is one that always shows promise: golden weapons. These skins are rare to find and in this guide, players will learn how to get them and more, so read on.

What are Golden Weapons in Overwatch 2?

Golden weapons Golden Weapons in Overwatch 2 are mainly cosmetics (golden variant) earned through Competitive Play and can only be purchased with Competitive points; however, they are only usable by the character for whom they were originally purchased.

What are Golden Weapons in Overwatch 2?

How to Unlock Golden Weapons in Overwatch 2?

To unlock Golden Weapons in Overwatch 2, players need to complete the Competitive Play Challenge, which requires them to win 50 games in Quick Play. Once the competitive mode is unlocked, players will need to earn competitive points and accumulate a total of 3000 points.

Players will then be awarded a set amount of points based on their ranks at the end of the season, and the amounts are the following:

  • Grandmaster/Top 500: 1,750 CP
  • Master: 1,200 CP
  • Diamond: 750 CP
  • Platinum: 500 CP
  • Gold: 250 CP
  • Silver: 125 CP
  • Bronze: 65 CP
How to Unlock Golden Weapons in Overwatch 2

Once they accumulate the required amount of points, players will need to go to the Main Menu and click on the Heroes Tab, then choose any hero they want to have the golden weapon. Scroll down to the Weapons Tab at the bottom of the list of customization options, select Golden, and then confirm the purchase to unlock the variant.


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