Blizzard Skins Return in Overwatch 2

In the latest update with Season 16 of Overwatch 2, players now have a shot at unlocking some highly sought-after skins from previous collaborations with Diablo 4 and World of Warcraft, thanks to the return of Loot Boxes. These skins, no longer available for direct purchase, may come as a pleasant surprise for the lucky gamers who snag them from these boxes.

It’s worth rewinding to Season 15 when Loot Boxes made their comeback after being absent since the original Overwatch concluded. Players can earn these boxes through gameplay, special events, and promotions like Season 16’s Discord Quest. Within these boxes, fans might discover rare cosmetics, including treasures from the original game and exclusive Battle Pass and shop skins from earlier in the Overwatch 2 saga.

Now, with the debut of Season 16, Loot Boxes have added something special. The crossover skins from the Diablo 4 event in October 2023 and the World of Warcraft collaboration from September 2024 are up for grabs, albeit with a rare drop rate among Legendary items. This means beloved skins like the Lilith Moira—originally available in an expensive $40 Ultimate Battle Pass bundle—could now turn up in these Loot Boxes.

While only skins from these two crossover events have joined the Loot Box roster, fans notice that earlier exclusive skins like the 2018 BlizzCon Illidan Genji haven’t been added yet. In contrast, some older Blizzard-themed skins have been available since Season 15, although collaborations with external franchises, like those with One Punch Man or Transformers, remain absent in Loot Boxes.

The response among players is mixed. Many rejoice at the chance to get these rare skins again, if only with slim odds, believing they were lost to history. On the flip side, some early buyers feel a pinch of resentment, claiming these additions undermine their initial purchases and questioning if they deserve refunds. Despite the excitement, with limited chance and availability of Loot Boxes, snagging these skins when first launched remains the surest way to secure them.

What lies ahead for Overwatch 2’s Loot Boxes is uncertain. However, one thing is clear—they automatically open at the end of every season, so holding onto them in hopes of future finds isn’t an option. Keep spinning the Loot Box wheel and, perhaps, uncover a piece of Blizzard collaboration magic.