Overwatch 2 Offers Free Skin After Blizzard 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 significant backlash from players who had already purchased the skin, leading to widespread calls for refunds. While the skin has been removed from the store, Blizzard has yet to address the refund requests. This isn't the first instance of Blizzard selling cosmetic items only to later offer them for free, fueling player frustration and accusations of unfair 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, offering a sneak peek at upcoming updates. The timing of this announcement, so close to the Cyber DJ debacle, further intensifies the negative attention surrounding the game.