You may be asking is Overwatch 2 free to play. And if so, what are the benefits of purchasing the Watchpoint Pack, and what are the contents of the battle pass they’re offering? This article will talk about Overwatch 2 monetization features.
Is Overwatch 2 Free to Play?
Yes, Overwatch 2 is confirmed to be free to play. Anyone will be able to play the game without purchase so long as they have internet connection.
This is a big change for the Overwatch franchise with the original game costing players full price. And even more were charged to players who purchased premium editions than just the base game. Overwatch 2 doesn’t really have a special edition unless you’re counting the Watchpoint Pack which is a bundle that gives you a pretty big boost when you start the game.
What Do You Get from Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack?
Players who purchase the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack are entitled to receive the following:
- Season 1 Premium Battle Pass
- 7 Legendary Skins (including 2 Space Raider skins)
- 5 Epic Skins
- 2,000 Overwatch Coins
- Overwatch Legendary Edition
Those who purchase the Watchpoint Pack will automatically get the new support hero Kiriko courtesy of being entitled to the Season 1 Premium Battle Pass. This means that you’re also able to earn rewards such as Legendary Hinotori Kiriko and Mythic Cyber Demon Genji without having to purchase the premium version of the battle pass separately.
Probably the biggest addition to the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack is the Overwatch Legendary Edition which players can instantly redeem during the first time they log into the game. The Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack costs $39.99.
How Much Is The Overwatch 2 Battle Pass Price?
The Overwatch 2 Battle Pass is free however there is a premium track. The Overwatch 2 Premium Battle Pass price is 1,000 Overwatch Coins which is around $10.
Those who purchase the Overwatch 2 Premium Battle Pass will have more to unlock with 80 tiers of unlockable goodies. You won’t be able to unlock everything with the free Overwatch 2 battle pass though it does offer other cool goodies that you can earn without purchasing the premium battle pass.
Check out our Overwatch 2 Release Date, New Heroes, Maps, Battle Pass, and Everything We Know for more details on what you’ll get for the free battle pass track of Overwatch 2.
Considering the aggressive loot box practices in the original game, Overwatch 2 free to play doesn’t sound like a bad prospect. Blizzard did opt for a more friendlier monetization practice by replacing the loot boxes with a battle pass track instead. So overall it’s a good trade for players who want to know what they’re getting when they pay.
That’s our Is Overwatch 2 Free to Play, Watchpoint Pack Explained, and Battle Pass Price article. We hope you found this guide to be informative. Check out more of our Overwatch 2 content.
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