Blizzard finds itself embroiled in yet another controversy surrounding Overwatch 2. The company recently offered a new skin for Lucio, the Cyber DJ, at a price of $19.99. However, just a day later, Blizzard announced that the same skin would be available for free to anyone who watched their upcoming Overwatch 2 event on Twitch for an hour. This event, set for February 12, aims to showcase the future of the game.
The revelation that the Cyber DJ skin would be free came as a shock to players who had already purchased it. Understandably, this led to widespread frustration and demands for refunds among the community. The skin has since been removed from the store, but Blizzard has yet to address the issue of refunds.
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This isn't the first instance where Blizzard has sold cosmetic items only to later distribute them for free through promotional events. The recurring issue has left many players feeling cheated and questioning the fairness of Blizzard's sales practices.
Adding to Overwatch 2's challenges, the game faces stiff competition from Marvel Rivals, which is currently outperforming it in several aspects. In response, Blizzard has planned a significant Overwatch 2 Spotlight event for February 12. During this broadcast, the company intends to reveal groundbreaking gameplay changes, new maps, and heroes. To build excitement and provide a sneak peek at the upcoming updates, Blizzard will also host popular streamers at their headquarters.
