With the release of Overwatch 2, the predecessor disappeared from the market, along with the loot box system of Overwatch 1. The second part allows players to earn Overwatch coins, but even if you grind for weeks, you end up with very little. A reward system from Microsoft offers even more coins.
The hero shooter Overwatch 1 was released in 2016 and was a product of its time, particularly in terms of its monetization model.
- Pay to play
- In-game currency for loot boxes
- Earnable currency for some skins
- Free loot boxes while playing
- Events offered special, free rewards
That remained the case for six years. And although loot boxes still have a questionable reputation today, many players would probably be happy if the old Overwatch system would come back.
Because while there is no randomness in Overwatch 2 anymore, the possibilities to earn Overwatch coins have also been cut back, making it harder to regularly buy a cool skin.
Players recently discovered that “Microsoft Rewards,” a bonus system from Microsoft, generates more Overwatch coins than the game itself. As a result, some players are switching their search engines.
By the way, season 2 of Overwatch 2 is currently underway. Here is the trailer:
Overwatch 2: Coins through Microsoft Rewards
How does it work? Through Microsoft Rewards, you can collect bonus points when you use Microsoft internet products, complete certain daily tasks, or make qualifying purchases in the Microsoft Store.
For example, you get points for search queries using the Microsoft search engine “Bing”, essentially the company’s in-house Google. You get 3 points for a search query with a maximum of 10 searches per day.
If you also use the Microsoft Edge browser and are on the go, you can earn up to 55 points a day through it.
There is even a sort of “login bonus” if you complete tasks for several consecutive days, for even more points. After a while, you also level up to level 2 – which allows for additional points per day.
If you know how the system works and have already leveled up, you can apparently collect about 300 points or more a day.
How many Overwatch coins can I collect? A package with 200 Overwatch coins costs 1,800 points in Microsoft Rewards. On reddit, a player explained that he can collect around 1,000 Overwatch coins in a month:
The thread starter showed a list of ways he has discovered to collect points daily. The values apply to level 2 in Microsoft Rewards:
- 150 points for Bing searches
- 80 points because Edge browser was used
- 100 points for Bing searches on mobile
- 30 – 70 points for daily tasks
- 40 points when watching 2 fitness videos
- More bonuses can be discovered
There are even ways to earn additional points while gaming through the Xbox app. In Germany, however, this is only possible on mobile and with an Xbox console – not via PC.
If you are willing to spend about 5 minutes a day on Microsoft Rewards and switch your search engine, you can collect a decent amount of Overwatch coins without having to complete even a single weekly task in the game.
By the way, you can also earn Riot Points through the system for League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Valorant.
If you also play WoW, there is a similar trick: Overwatch 2: You can earn Overwatch skins faster in WoW than in Overwatch
