Discover Overwatch 2's Game-Changing Echo Emote - Unleash Hidden Powers with the Perfect Skin Combo!

Overwatch 2 offers a wide variety of cosmetic skins that add flair to each hero. One of Echo's most popular skins has a charming detail that perfectly complements one of her emotes. While it's not uncommon for skins in Overwatch 2 to feature different sound effects or new lines of dialogue, few skins have been specifically designed to affect a hero's emotes.

Cosmetics have always played a significant role in both Overwatch 2 and its predecessor. However, the way they are obtained has changed with the release of the sequel. The original game had loot boxes that provided randomized rewards and could be earned through gameplay at no extra cost. In Overwatch 2, this system has been completely replaced. Now, players can directly purchase items from the hero gallery through a new shop section, which also features a rotating selection of items every week. Many of the changes made to the monetization in Overwatch 2 seem to be a direct result of the game becoming free-to-play. Additionally, the new seasonal model ensures that the game regularly introduces a wealth of new cosmetics.

Some of the game's cosmetics add subtle details to the heroes who use them. Fans have noticed that Echo's Surf's Up skin perfectly complements her paddleboard emote. This skin was introduced during the Summer Games event in 2020. A fan named Airbernde on Reddit highlighted this skin in a popular post, showcasing how Echo creates a paddleboard using her wings with this skin equipped. In the default version of the emote, the paddleboard is purely digital.

The paddleboard emote for Echo is available in the battle pass for the current season of Overwatch 2. However, it can only be accessed by players who have purchased the premium battle pass for exclusive rewards. Each season's battle pass also offers some free cosmetic items as rewards for playing, but many fans are not impressed with the monetization practices implemented in Overwatch 2.

Given Overwatch 2's decision to transition to a fully free-to-play model, fans can expect minimal changes to the methods of acquiring new skins and cosmetics. A notable and appreciated alteration introduced by Overwatch 2 in recent seasons involves earning an alternative type of credits by engaging in gameplay. Although these credits cannot be utilized to procure the majority of new skins and bundles, they do enable players to acquire older skins, as well as select sprays, voice lines, and highlight intros that they have been longing for.

Overwatch 2 is currently accessible on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.