Overwatch 2 U-Turn: Blizzard Offers Free Skin after Paid Sale

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. The situation, while not unprecedented for Blizzard (who have a history of this practice), is fueling calls for refunds. While the Cyber DJ skin has been removed from the store, Blizzard has yet to address the refund requests.

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Adding to Blizzard's challenges, the success of Marvel Rivals is putting significant pressure on Overwatch 2. In response, Blizzard announced a special Overwatch 2 Spotlight event on February 12th, promising to reveal major gameplay updates. This event will showcase new maps, heroes, and other content, and will feature prominent streamers given a preview at Blizzard headquarters.