How to Get Skins in Overwatch 2

Updated on October 17, 2022 by VideoGamer.com Staff

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Skins are one of the best ways to customize your favorite Overwatch characters. In Overwatch 2, Blizzard has introduced revamps to our favorite heroes and new heroes along with new cosmetics and skins to go along with them. So what are the ways of acquiring skins in Overwatch 2 on every platform PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation consoles? We have the answers below.

Ways to Get Skins in Overwatch 2

There are a few ways to get skins in Overwatch 2, all of which are easy to do and not too tricky. First lets start with the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass.

Battle Pass

The Battle Pass promises the release of new skins of all rarity tiers. Not only this, but you receive new skins as you gain XP through the ranks. By playing in any match, competitive, and daily or weekly challenges, you will receive bonus XP for every completed objective. This XP will unlock new skins, sprays, and emotes for different characters.

Buying Overwatch 2 Skins

One of the most common ways for people who do not have the time to grind, or simply would rather have skins now rather than later, is to purchase skins, including legendary skins and epic skins. You can purchase skins through the currencies that are available in Overwatch 2. There are four types of currencies:

Overwatch Coins
Legacy Credits
Competitive
Tokens

The main form of currency is the Overwatch Coin, which is received by completing Seasonal Challenges on your Premium Battle Pass or purchases with real-world currency.

Legacy Credits are given to you from any credits you may have already acquired from the previous Overwatch game. You are limited to the kinds of skins you can get, so take note of this when trying to use these credits. You can also transfer your old cosmetics from Overwatch to Overwatch 2!

If you play a lot of Competitive (Ranked), you will also receive a lot of Competitive Tokens which are used for purchasing Golden Guns, which transform the skin of your favorite hero’s weapons to a golden variant.

And finally, Tokens are used to purchase Overwatch 2 League Skins. Or you can also purchase other types of cosmetics. These are acquired by watching League matches online or purchasing them with real-world currency.

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