Blizzard Announces Free Giveaway After Overwatch 2 Skin Sales

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 considerable backlash from players who had already purchased the skin, leading to widespread calls for refunds. While the Cyber DJ skin has been removed from the in-game store, Blizzard has yet to address the refund requests.

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This isn't the first instance of Blizzard selling cosmetic items only to later offer them for free. The perceived unfairness of the situation has fueled player frustration.

Facing stiff competition, particularly from the successful Marvel Rivals, Blizzard announced a special Overwatch 2 Spotlight event on February 12th to showcase significant gameplay changes. The event will unveil new maps, heroes, and other content, with prominent streamers invited to Blizzard headquarters for an exclusive preview.