Blizzard Announces Free Overwatch 2 Skin Giveaway After Initial Sale

Blizzard has once again found itself at the heart of controversy surrounding Overwatch 2. The issue this time centers on the Cyber DJ skin for Lucio, which was initially offered for sale at $19.99. However, just a day later, Blizzard announced that the skin would be available for free during a special event. Players who tuned into a broadcast on Twitch for an hour on February 12 were eligible to claim the Cyber DJ skin at no cost.

This sudden change left many players who had already purchased the skin feeling misled and frustrated. The backlash was swift and significant, with many demanding refunds. The Cyber DJ skin has since been removed from the store, but Blizzard has yet to make any statements regarding potential refunds.

Image: reddit.com

This isn't the first instance where Blizzard has sold cosmetic items only to later offer them for free through promotions, adding fuel to the fire of player discontent. Meanwhile, the competitive landscape is heating up, with Marvel Rivals outperforming its competitors, including Overwatch 2. In response, Blizzard is gearing up to showcase significant gameplay changes and new content at the Overwatch 2 Spotlight event.

Scheduled for February 12, the Spotlight broadcast promises to reveal new maps, heroes, and other exciting additions to the game. Blizzard plans to provide an early look at upcoming game versions and will host well-known streamers at their headquarters to share these developments with the community.