Overwatch 2 will introduce Mythic Weapon skins, but players are expressing dissatisfaction with the price point in relation to Mythic Hero skins.
Aside from gameplay, the shift to free-to-play in Overwatch 2 garnered a mixed response from its player community, as many were disappointed with Blizzard’s incorporation of live service elements that have been widely disliked. Criticisms included the implementation of Battle Passes with locked heroes, costly skins, and other similar complaints.
Despite Blizzard’s decision to make all heroes free in the future, players still have complaints about the game’s monetization, indicating that the community’s concerns have not been fully addressed.
With the mid-season update for Season 11 of Overwatch 2, Mythic Weapon skins will be introduced. Similar to the premium skins in Valorant, players will have the opportunity to decorate Reinhardt’s hammer with embellishments and other enhancements through the use of 50 Mythic Prisms. Additional effects can also be obtained for 10 Prisms.
Following a discussion on a Reddit thread, where the pricing model was reiterated, a player proposed that Blizzard should reconsider its approach towards Mythic Weapon skins and the associated currency.
Can we all agree Mythic Weapons cost too much? byu/Null_Sector_Behemoth inOverwatch
“In light of the fact that players only earn 80 Prisms in a Battle Pass if they complete it, they suggested that Blizzard either decrease the unlocking price to 30 or increase the Prisms in the BP to 100.”
Considering this, the player perceived this practice as “excessively greedy even by their standards.”
The Battle Pass precedent mentioned by the OP was quickly caught on by players. One responded, “I believe the changes to Mythic skins are simply a tactic to guarantee that players continue to purchase the Battle Pass, even if the skins are not great. Personally, I find the content in this BP to be lacking, but I’ll still get it for the Prisms.”
To provide context, these are the prices for Mythic Prisms when obtained through methods other than earning them through the Battle Pass.
Acquiring a Mythic Weapon skin typically requires a minimum payment of $40 USD. In contrast, legendary skins are generally released at a price range of $15-20 and may later become available at even more affordable prices.
“One player suggested to stop giving them money to start with, while another player expressed that everything costs too much in this game.”
In addition to the highly anticipated Mythic Weapon skins, Season 11 will also feature the comeback of the beloved Pink Mercy skin, a revamped Colosseo, the introduction of a new map, and other exciting updates.
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