Exclusive Overwatch 2 Cosmetics Vanish: What's the Mystery Behind?
Overwatch 2 players face a new challenge as certain cosmetics suddenly vanish from their collections, leaving them puzzled Acquiring these elusive items was already a tough task, but now players must unravel the mystery behind their disappearing treasures
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The extensive selection of decorative skins, emotes, and sprays in Overwatch 2 adds an integral aspect to the game. However, numerous players have noticed that some of their prized cosmetic items are missing from their collections following the recent Invasion update. Overwatch 2 introduces several new mechanics that have not only increased the variety of unique skins and items in the game but also altered the methods of obtaining them.
In the early days of the original Overwatch, fans often attempted to collect all available cosmetics. Despite there being fewer heroes and skins back then, cosmetics held the same significance for players as they do today. The original Overwatch utilized randomized loot boxes as the primary means of distributing cosmetics. However, this practice is now seldom used due to concerns about it resembling gambling. Although fans criticized this system, one positive aspect was that cosmetics could be obtained for free through gameplay rather than exclusively through microtransactions.
Overwatch 2 has made significant changes to its loot box system and free-to-play status, focusing more on monetizing cosmetics rather than allowing players to earn them. However, this has caused problems for players, as some of their previously owned cosmetic items have disappeared. A Reddit post by user LordVaderVader discusses the absence of Bastion's Summer Games victory pose, as well as one of Orisa's voice lines from last season's battle pass. This situation has left Overwatch 2 fans confused and speculating about the potential disappearance of other cosmetics in the future.
The absence of these items does not seem to be caused by a visual or UI bug. Players who previously had Bastion's medal pose equipped now see the hero assuming an A-pose on the victory screen, indicating that his original Summer Games victory pose has been completely removed from the game. On the other hand, players have noticed that Orisa's chivalry voice line is missing only since the Invasion update of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2 can be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
