Overwatch 2 Fans Disappointed with Christmas Gift

The Christmas Gift Letdown

Blizzard has revealed their free Christmas gift to Overwatch 2 players this year, and it's safe to say that many saw it as a big letdown. While fans don't usually expect anything big from the developer when it comes to holiday freebies, its other presents seem to be better, such as this complimentary cosmetic for Diablo 4 players.

For its 2023 Christmas present, Blizzard is giving away a free snowflake weapon charm to players along with its typical holiday message. Players didn't take too kindly to this small gift—Redditor Dinkin shared a screenshot of the message, sarcastically saying that the company 'went all out with the holiday gift this year,' and many others in the thread agreed. While players tend to love free cosmetics, this particular type of skin is not largely visible, so it's understandable that most are disappointed with the meager freebie.

That isn't to say that there aren't any free skins up for grabs in this winter event. Overwatch 2 still has the Winter Fair Pass, in which players can unlock season-exclusive cosmetics simply by playing enough games—they don't even have to win to go up the ladder. As with any other battle pass feature, those who want more rewards can even pay for the premium track. Unredeemed event tickets will even be converted into credits they can use in the shop, so it's a win-win situation all around.

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The Issue with Holiday Skins

When it comes to cosmetics, this Christmas gift disappointment isn't the only issue hounding Blizzard. The company also faced criticism for its other holiday-themed skins, particularly those for popular Overwatch heroes Pharah and Kiriko, which many pointed out were simple palette swaps of previous skins.

Blizzard tries to make up for the seeming lack of creativity with distinct gameplay bonuses when those skins are equipped, but for some players, the whole point is about the different options for dressing up.

Efforts to Improve the Overwatch 2 Experience

Despite these complaints, it can't be said that Blizzard is slacking on improving its games. Executive Producer Jared Neuss has recently stated that the team is working on making the Overwatch 2 experience on console even better by making much-needed quality-of-life changes.

A majority of players have always preferred the PC version as a keyboard and mouse simply make for a better FPS experience, forcing some to use adapters to accommodate the setup on consoles.