With the move to free-to-play, knowing what kind of currencies to use can be a bit tricky in Overwatch 2. Fret not, we're here to help!
Overwatch 2 has gone through heavy changes in their monetization when it comes to cosmetics, involving a lot of currencies. Recently, I felt like Blizzard has been adding a least one new currency each season.
Therefore, going through the menus and the Shop tabs can get a bit confusing. In order to help you spend your money wisely, we're here to teach about everything you need to know about the Overwatch 2 economy system!
How To Buy Skins In Overwatch 2
So, the most important thing you're probably wondering is - what sort of currency do I need to acquire to get some sweet-looking skins? As it turns out, there are now a total of six in the game, with an extra one handed to purchase Golden Guns (more on that one later). Let's break them all down.
Overwatch Coins
These are you're run of mill standard currency you see in every other free-to-play game. Want to get the battle pass? You'll have to spend 1000 Coins. The shop is also filled with goodies like special bundles, or individual cosmetics such as Legendary skins, Epic emotes, and more. Note that the only consistent way to get these is by spending real money, as the battle pass doesn't offer any like Fortnite, for example, does with V-Bucks.
Overwatch Credits
Legacy Credits is an in-game currency that can be earned simply by playing the game. It also allows you to get some pretty cool Overwatch 1 and some of the new skins without having to pay with real-world money.
If you are a consistent player, you can earn those easily by progressing in the Battle Pass, but completing a certain number of weekly challenges can also get you a good amount of credits.
Overwatch League Tokens
The shop also offers a special Overwatch League tab with more exclusive skins you can only buy with Tokens. These range from OWL team skins for each character and unique cosmetics like Luchador Reaper, Clockwork Zenyatta, and more.
You can buy Tokens with real money or get them for free! You have to connect your YouTube and Battle.net accounts and tune in to the Overwatch League to start earning them!
Legacy Competitive Points
The competitive points system now consists of two main currencies. The Legacy Competitive Points are the remaining CP that you earned in the past seasons and can still be used to buy Golden Weapons.
Competitive Points
You will earn 10 CP for a win and 5 for a draw from matches in Competitive Play, and get 100 CP as a reward for reaching 30 in your competitive progress, for example by winning at least 10 matches. With the update at season 10, players are now able to purchase both Golden Weapons and Jade Weapons with Competitive Points that they have earned during the yearly season.
At the end of the yearly competitive season, each player's remaining Competitive Points are converted to Legacy Competitive Points.
Mythic Shards
By progressing in the Battle Pass, players will earn Shards, which can be used to purchase customisation parts of Mythic Skins.