The regular loot boxes from Overwatch are getting an update. More stuff, including some fan favorites.
The various events in Overwatch have been quickly embraced by fans, and most players are looking forward to new unlockable items. However, some players have pointed out that aside from the events, there are hardly any new items to unlock. Those who only earn the “standard loot boxes” may have already unlocked all the things that can be obtained in the regular repertoire.
It has now been announced that with the next major patch, there will also be some changes to the regular loot boxes. From the time of the update, there will be some new cosmetic items that are not tied to timed events and can therefore be earned year-round or purchased with credits.
Blizzard explains that they wanted to give players something new even outside of the events. Additionally, it is necessary to fill a few gaps. For example, Orisa and Sombra are still missing a few emotes that all other heroes already have – like laughing and sitting.
The highlight for most will probably be the sarcastic shrug that Gabriel Reyes showcased in the comic “Uprising.” Since it was so popular among fans worldwide and there are numerous memes featuring this shrug, Reaper is now also getting this emote.
Patch 1.11 with these changes should be on the live servers already next week.
The title image is by the artist dahshi on deviantArt.
