Blizzard was selling skin in Overwatch 2, but announced a free giveaway 24 hours later

Blizzard is again at the heart of an Overwatch 2 controversy. A new Lucio skin, the Cyber DJ, initially appeared in the in-game store for $19.99. However, just a day later, Blizzard announced it would be freely available to Twitch viewers watching a one-hour broadcast on February 12th.

This revelation angered many players who had already purchased the skin. This isn't the first time Blizzard has sold cosmetic items only to later offer them for free through promotions, leading to widespread calls for refunds. While the Cyber DJ skin has been removed from the store, Blizzard has yet to address the refund requests.

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The situation is further complicated by the success of Marvel Rivals, which is outperforming Overwatch 2 in several key areas. In response, Blizzard has announced a special Overwatch 2 Spotlight event on February 12th, promising revolutionary gameplay changes. The event will unveil new maps, heroes, and other content, and will feature prominent streamers given an exclusive preview at Blizzard headquarters.