Earlier this week, a player survey was conducted to try to gauge how players react to various priced cosmetics. overwatch 2, one of which was a $45 Mythic skin. The price sparked controversy among the Overwatch 2 community, who reacted badly to the idea, with Blizzard claiming he said the $45 skin “doesn’t represent the final price.”
Does Overwatch 2 Really Feature $45 Cosmetic Skins?
The high prices are due to a survey sent to the Overwatch 2 community listing various cosmetics and suggested prices, with Weapon Charms at $9.99, Legendary Skins at $24.99, Legendary Bundles at $29.99, and the infamous $44.99 for a Mythic skin.The amount of monetization prompted a backlash from the community who refused to consider paying that much for cosmetics. Now Blizzard has issued a statement IGN Confirmed that the proposed price “is not indicative of the final price”:
This study is entirely aimed at better understanding player preferences for different types of Overwatch 2 decorations. The prices shown in the survey were randomized per user and do not represent final prices.We will be sharing more details about the shop and Battle Pass system in preparation for the October 4th release. .
Blizzard also implied that the prices included in some studies were not intended to be considered a reasonable price range, with the goal of finding levels that would not scare players out of the game’s cosmetic market. The published survey appears to be at the high end of the price scale, and Blizzard seems to have gotten the desired response to those prices.
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