As is well known, Blizzard Entertainment decided to rely on the Free2Play model for the upcoming multiplayer shooter “Overwatch 2”. As a recent survey is supposed to indicate, skins and similar cosmetic content could be waiting in the in-game shop, the prices of which will definitely cause discussions.
The developers at Blizzard Entertainment are currently preparing for the Early Access launch of the multiplayer shooter “Overwatch 2” in October this year.
As confirmed a while ago, Blizzard Entertainment will not only rely on the Free2Play model for “Overwatch 2”. In addition, the loot boxes will be removed from the game. In order to finance the further development of the successor or the work on new content, Blizzard Entertainment would like to rely on battle passes and cosmetic content such as skins, among other things.
However, a recent survey could indicate that the prices of particularly rare skins pave the way for the next PR debacle after “Diablo Immortal”.
Prices up to $45?
Snapshots appeared on Twitter that are said to come from an official survey on “Overwatch 2”. Here, for example, the question is asked how likely it would be that the players would buy a Legendary skin for $24.99 or even a Mythic skin for $44.99.
Also mentioned are bundles such as three sprays for $4.99, an emote, highlight intro, and souvenir for $19.99, or a bundle that includes a legendary skin, weapon charm, player icon, victory pose, includes a voice sample, name card, and spray and is priced at $29.99.
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However, it should be noted that an official statement from Blizzard Entertainment is still pending. It therefore remains to be seen whether skins and other content will actually be offered at the prices mentioned in the “Overwatch 2” in-game store. The early access phase of the new multiplayer shooter starts on October 4th, 2022.
updates: As a Blizzard Entertainment spokesperson noted, the survey is not indicative of the final prices of the cosmetic items.
“The sole purpose of this survey is to better understand player preferences for different types of Overwatch 2 cosmetic content. The prices displayed in the survey have been randomized per user and are not indicative of final prices. We plan to release details on our Shop and Battle Pass system closer to our October 4th launch.” it says about this.
It remains to be seen what these statements mean for the final prices of in-game purchases.
Oof, friend of mine got an Overwatch survey for his account, some of these prices they’re gauging for OW2 are really expensive.
I hope this is just him getting one of the higher price surveys and not an indication that they’re leaning towards this much monetization. pic.twitter.com/RWr7LbwkLB
— Portergauge
(@Portergauge) July 30, 2022
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