Overwatch 2 has launched a new pack of skins for Diablo IV. However, players who equip the skins receive angry insults in-game. This has caused confusion in the community.
Blizzard recently released crossover skins for Overwatch 2. These are skins inspired by Diablo 4 that allow you to equip Hanzo, Moira, and many other characters. After the presentation many users expressed their excitement about the new skins.
But the excitement quickly turned into disillusionment. Because Blizzard charges a whopping 40 euros for the skin pack for Diablo, which many players see as greedy.
Now, some players are reporting that they are being insulted for using the new skins. It seems some people do not like the idea of spending so much money on skins.
Players wonder: Should one even “support” Blizzard with expensive skins?
What is the problem? On reddit players are discussing the new skins for Overwatch 2. Some explain that they are often insulted when they wear the skins in a competitive match.
The reactions to this are very varied. For instance, the thread starter “Adorable-Fact4378” explains that he is aware that the skins are “dumb and expensive”, but it is not right to harass someone because of it. After all, the purchase was his own decision:
But to harass someone in a competition because of their purchase? Really? …I’m sorry that my purchase decision is unacceptable to you, but you know what? I really like the skin…
The reactions to the post were very mixed. Some fans deemed the harassment unacceptable, while others had little understanding of the situation. Because in their eyes, those who buy such skins are the big problem.
Some even call for a boycott and harassment of the owners. Because according to them, this is the only way to show Blizzard that such expensive skin packages are absolutely unacceptable.
I will be downvoted into oblivion, but that is what we should actually do. But the only way for companies to stop this predatory monetization is to not reward their behavior, but since players can’t control themselves and keep throwing money at them, we should start harassing them in-game.
The expensive skins, the new monetization model, and broken promises are all reasons why Overwatch 2 is currently one of the worst games on Steam. Meanwhile, the head of Overwatch has also spoken out and shared his thoughts on the matter.
The head of Overwatch 2 talks about what it’s like to be the current worst game on Steam
