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, Blizzard subsequently announced a Twitch event where viewers could obtain the same skin for free after watching a one-hour stream on February 12th.
This created significant backlash from 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, leading to widespread calls for refunds. The Cyber DJ skin has been removed from the store, but Blizzard hasn't yet addressed refund requests.
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Facing stiff competition, particularly from the successful Marvel Rivals, Blizzard has announced a special Overwatch 2 Spotlight event on February 12th to showcase significant gameplay updates. The event will unveil new maps, heroes, and other content, with prominent streamers invited to Blizzard headquarters for an exclusive preview. This announcement comes as a direct response to the game's current challenges and aims to reinvigorate player interest.
